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544 E 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1986 on a 568 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 51st Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,345,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 568 m²
Built
1986
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What the records show for 544 E 51st Ave
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Assessed at $2,345,000, +21% 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 544 E 51st Ave
Assessed at $2,345,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 73% of the houses on E 51st Ave. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is larger than 91% of the lots in Sunset. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2020: addition or alteration, dwelling unit ($6,000). School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Jun 2020 · Addition or alteration, dwelling unit$6,000
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 544 E 51st Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson Elementary164 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre457 m
John Henderson Annex457 m
Sunset Park274 m
Transit near 544 E 51st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.7 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 51 Ave · 8, N8171 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 52 Ave · 8, N8191 m
Eastbound E 49 Ave @ St. George St · 49241 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 49, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 77 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 180 m
Crime near 544 E 51st Ave
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Crime near 544 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 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 595 E 49th Ave Mar 2025
- 480 E 49th Ave Feb 2025
- 627 E 53rd Ave Nov 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 544 E 51st Ave
What is 544 E 51st Ave assessed at?
$2,345,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 544 E 51st Ave built?
In 1986, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.
What is the zoning of 544 E 51st Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 544 E 51st Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 544 E 51st Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 544 E 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 544 E 51st Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2020: addition or alteration ($6,000). More
Which schools serve 544 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 544 E 51st Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.
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