261 E 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1993 on a 421 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 68% of the buildings on E 49th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,819,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 421 m²
Built
1993
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What the records show for 261 E 49th Ave

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About 261 E 49th Ave

Assessed at $1,819,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 45% of the houses on E 49th Ave. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 261 E 49th Ave

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2026$1,819,000
Up 12% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 421 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 261 E 49th Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
St Andrew's364 m
John Henderson Elementary525 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary773 m
Sunset Park449 m
MacDonald Park455 m

How catchments work

Transit near 261 E 49th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.2 km
Eastbound E 49 Ave @ Main St · 4955 m
Northbound Main St @ E 49 Ave · 376 m
Southbound Main St @ E 49 Ave · 3115 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 49

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 66 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE 49th Ave, 27 m
Truck route86 m

Crime near 261 E 49th Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 10 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Sunset, the City issued 145 new-building permits and 81 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 261 E 49th Ave

What is 261 E 49th Ave assessed at?

$1,819,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 261 E 49th Ave built?

In 1993, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 261 E 49th Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 261 E 49th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 261 E 49th Ave in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 261 E 49th Ave on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

What building permits has 261 E 49th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 261 E 49th Ave?

Elementary: Henderson Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 261 E 49th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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