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495 E 52nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1936 on a 925 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 90% of the buildings on E 52nd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,734,100
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 925 m²
Built
1936
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What the records show for 495 E 52nd Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)
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Assessed at $2,734,100, +20% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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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 495 E 52nd Ave
Assessed at $2,734,100 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 74% of the houses on E 52nd Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.6 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 495 E 52nd Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson Elementary74 m
St Andrew's480 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre515 m
Sunset Park183 m
Transit near 495 E 52nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.6 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 51 Ave · 8, N8258 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 52 Ave · 8, N8274 m
Eastbound E 49 Ave @ St. George St · 49280 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 49, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Lawson Cypress/Port Orford Ced, Turkish Hazelnut
Ground elevation≈ 71 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 265 m
Crime near 495 E 52nd Ave
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Crime near 495 E 52nd 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:
- 472 E 54th Ave Jun 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 495 E 52nd Ave
What is 495 E 52nd Ave assessed at?
$2,734,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 495 E 52nd Ave built?
In 1936, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1968.
What is the zoning of 495 E 52nd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 495 E 52nd Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 495 E 52nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 495 E 52nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 495 E 52nd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 495 E 52nd Ave?
Elementary: Henderson Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 495 E 52nd Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.
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