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451 E 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1975 on a 399 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 63% of the buildings on E 51st Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,103,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 399 m²
Built
1975
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What the records show for 451 E 51st Ave
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline
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Assessed at $2,103,000, +42% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 451 E 51st Ave
Assessed at $2,103,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on E 51st Ave. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: new building, laneway house ($350,000). School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.5 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockMar 2024 · New building, laneway house$350,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 451 E 51st Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson Elementary150 m
St Andrew's370 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre638 m
Sunset Park174 m
MacDonald Park680 m
Transit near 451 E 51st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.5 km
Eastbound E 49 Ave @ Prince Edward St · 49206 m
Westbound E 49 Ave @ St. George St · 49208 m
Eastbound E 49 Ave @ St. George St · 49227 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 49, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 69 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadE 49th Ave, 184 m
Crime near 451 E 51st Ave
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Crime near 451 E 51st Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 4 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 422 E 49th Ave Feb 2026
- 480 E 49th Ave Feb 2025
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 451 E 51st Ave
What is 451 E 51st Ave assessed at?
$2,103,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 451 E 51st Ave built?
In 1975, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 451 E 51st Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 451 E 51st 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 451 E 51st Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 451 E 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 451 E 51st Ave had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: new building ($350,000). More
Which schools serve 451 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 451 E 51st Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.
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