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1243 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1973 on a 345 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 59% of the buildings on E 53rd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,593,300
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 345 m²
Built
1973
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What the records show for 1243 E 53rd Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $1,593,300, +18% 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 1243 E 53rd Ave
Assessed at $1,593,300 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 53rd Ave. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is smaller than 81% 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 1243 E 53rd Ave
Elementary catchmentFleming Elementary
Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary
Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary516 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre529 m
John Henderson Annex529 m
Ross Park545 m
Gordon Park772 m
Transit near 1243 E 53rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.6 km
Southbound Knight St @ E 53 Ave · 22253 m
Northbound Knight St @ E 53 Ave · 22266 m
Southbound Knight St @ E 51 Ave · 22273 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 49
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Bergeson Ash
Ground elevation≈ 75 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 256 m
Crime near 1243 E 53rd Ave
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Crime near 1243 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 1243 E 53rd Ave
What is 1243 E 53rd Ave assessed at?
$1,593,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1243 E 53rd Ave built?
In 1973, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 1243 E 53rd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1243 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 1243 E 53rd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1243 E 53rd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1243 E 53rd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1243 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 1243 E 53rd Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.6 km away in a straight line.
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