521 E 52nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property on a 367 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $2,798,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025).

Assessed 2026
$2,798,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 367 m²
Built
—
3 notes2 clear

What the records show for 521 E 52nd Ave

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About 521 E 52nd Ave

Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on E 52nd Ave. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2022: new building, single detached house with suite ($694,000). School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away.

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Assessment history of 521 E 52nd Ave

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2026$2,798,000
Up 60% since 2023
20232026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Aug 2022 · New building, single detached house with suite$694,000
1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 367 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 521 E 52nd Ave

Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson Elementary124 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre459 m
John Henderson Annex459 m
Sunset Park240 m

How catchments work

Transit near 521 E 52nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.7 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 51 Ave · 8, N8200 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 52 Ave · 8, N8214 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 53 Ave · 8, N8252 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 49, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 204 m

Crime near 521 E 52nd 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: 5 new-building permits and 3 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 521 E 52nd Ave

What is 521 E 52nd Ave assessed at?

$2,798,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 521 E 52nd Ave?

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

What can be built at 521 E 52nd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 521 E 52nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 521 E 52nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 521 E 52nd Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2022: new building ($694,000). More

Which schools serve 521 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 521 E 52nd Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.

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