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555 E 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1972 on a 404 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 70% of the buildings on E 51st Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,967,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 404 m²
Built
1972
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What the records show for 555 E 51st Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $1,967,000, +23% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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7 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 555 E 51st Ave
Assessed at $1,967,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 44% of the houses on E 51st Ave. The land is 89% of the value. 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 · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 555 E 51st Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson Elementary208 m
St Andrew's416 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre492 m
Sunset Park305 m
MacDonald Park752 m
Transit near 555 E 51st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.7 km
Eastbound E 49 Ave @ St. George St · 49177 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 51 Ave · 8, N8178 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 52 Ave · 8, N8206 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 49, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Common Horsechestnut
Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 176 m
Crime near 555 E 51st Ave
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Crime near 555 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: 7 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 422 E 49th Ave Feb 2026
- 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 555 E 51st Ave
What is 555 E 51st Ave assessed at?
$1,967,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 555 E 51st Ave built?
In 1972, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.
What is the zoning of 555 E 51st Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 555 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 555 E 51st Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 555 E 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 555 E 51st Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 555 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 555 E 51st Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.
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