231 E 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1991 on a 498 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 63% of the buildings on E 51st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,385,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 498 m²
Built
1991
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About 231 E 51st Ave

Assessed at $2,385,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 76% of the houses on E 51st Ave. The lot is larger than 83% 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 231 E 51st Ave

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2026$2,385,000
Up 23% 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≈ 498 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 231 E 51st Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson Elementary424 m
St Andrew's502 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary945 m
Sunset Park316 m
MacDonald Park663 m

How catchments work

Transit near 231 E 51st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.2 km
Northbound Main St @ E 51 Ave · 376 m
Southbound Main St @ E 51 Ave · 396 m
Southbound Main St @ E 49 Ave · 3170 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 49

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Pacific Sunset Maple, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 61 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 72 m
Truck route72 m

Crime near 231 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: 6 new-building permits and 4 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 231 E 51st Ave

What is 231 E 51st Ave assessed at?

$2,385,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 231 E 51st Ave built?

In 1991, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1994.

What is the zoning of 231 E 51st Ave?

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

What can be built at 231 E 51st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 231 E 51st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 231 E 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 231 E 51st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 231 E 51st Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 231 E 51st Ave?

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

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