173 E 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1976 on a 385 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 62% of the buildings on E 51st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,817,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 385 m²
Built
1976
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What the records show for 173 E 51st Ave

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About 173 E 51st Ave

Assessed at $1,817,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 21% of the houses on E 51st Ave. The land is 94% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2024: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($143,000). 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 173 E 51st Ave

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2026$1,817,000
Up 32% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Apr 2024 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$143,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 385 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 173 E 51st Ave
Elementary catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
John Henderson Elementary548 m
St Andrew's599 m
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary879 m
Sunset Park436 m
Langara Park665 m

How catchments work

Transit near 173 E 51st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.0 km
Southbound Main St @ E 51 Ave · 376 m
Northbound Main St @ E 51 Ave · 378 m
Southbound Main St @ E 49 Ave · 3155 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 49

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 61 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 58 m
Truck route58 m

Crime near 173 E 51st 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: 7 new-building permits and 6 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 173 E 51st Ave

What is 173 E 51st Ave assessed at?

$1,817,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 173 E 51st Ave built?

In 1976, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 173 E 51st Ave?

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

What can be built at 173 E 51st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 173 E 51st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 173 E 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 173 E 51st Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2024: addition or alteration ($143,000). More

Which schools serve 173 E 51st 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 173 E 51st Ave?

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

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