159 E 50th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property on a 1,033 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $2,536,300 for 2026 (−6% on 2025).

Assessed 2026
$2,536,300
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 1,033 m²
Built
—
5 notes2 clear
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What the records show for 159 E 50th Ave

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About 159 E 50th Ave

Assessed higher than 79% of the houses on E 50th Ave. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Sexsmith Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 159 E 50th Ave

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2026$2,536,300
20232026

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≈ 1,033 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 159 E 50th Ave
Elementary catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
St Andrew's549 m
John Henderson Elementary595 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary788 m
Sunset Park492 m
MacDonald Park613 m

How catchments work

Transit near 159 E 50th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.0 km
Southbound Main St @ E 49 Ave · 372 m
Westbound E 49 Ave @ Main St · 4992 m
Eastbound E 49 Ave @ Main St · 49132 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 49

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 68 m
Truck route68 m

Crime near 159 E 50th 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: 6 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 159 E 50th Ave

What is 159 E 50th Ave assessed at?

$2,536,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 159 E 50th Ave?

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

What can be built at 159 E 50th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 159 E 50th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 159 E 50th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 159 E 50th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 159 E 50th Ave?

Elementary: Sexsmith Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 159 E 50th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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