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1221 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 2016 on a 344 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 91% of the buildings on E 53rd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,455,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 344 m²
Built
2016
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What the records show for 1221 E 53rd Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $2,455,000, +24% since 2021
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1221 E 53rd Ave
Assessed at $2,455,000 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). Assessed higher than 72% of the houses on E 53rd Ave. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Fleming Elementary and David Thompson Secondary.
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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 1221 E 53rd Ave
Elementary catchmentFleming Elementary
Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary
John Henderson StrongStart Centre509 m
John Henderson Annex509 m
Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary529 m
Ross Park540 m
Gordon Park791 m
Transit near 1221 E 53rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.6 km
Southbound Knight St @ E 53 Ave · 22271 m
Northbound Knight St @ E 53 Ave · 22285 m
Southbound Knight St @ E 51 Ave · 22291 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 49
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Yellowwood
Ground elevation≈ 75 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 275 m
Crime near 1221 E 53rd Ave
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Crime near 1221 E 53rd 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 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 6915 Culloden St Nov 2025
- 6675 Culloden St Sep 2025
- 1348 E 54th Ave Oct 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 1221 E 53rd Ave
What is 1221 E 53rd Ave assessed at?
$2,455,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1221 E 53rd Ave built?
In 2016, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 1221 E 53rd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1221 E 53rd 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 1221 E 53rd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1221 E 53rd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1221 E 53rd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1221 E 53rd Ave?
Elementary: Fleming Elementary. Secondary: David Thompson Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1221 E 53rd Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.6 km away in a straight line.
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