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7970 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1955 on a 520 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 71% of the buildings on Ontario St.
Assessed 2026
$2,490,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 520 m²
Built
1955
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What the records show for 7970 Ontario St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes
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Assessed at $2,490,000, +28% 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 7970 Ontario St
Assessed at $2,490,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 74% of the houses on Ontario St. The land is 92% of the value. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Sexsmith Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 850 m 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 7970 Ontario St
Elementary catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary544 m
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary702 m
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Annex983 m
Winona Park643 m
Transit near 7970 Ontario St
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)850 m
Eastbound SE Marine Dr @ Ontario St · 100, 3, N20, N861 m
Westbound SW Marine Dr @ Ontario St · 100, 3, N20, N861 m
Eastbound SW Marine Dr @ Manitoba St · 100, 3, N20, N8227 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 80, 100, N20, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Osakazuki Japanese Maple
Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadSe Marine Dr, 43 m
Railway line412 m
Truck route43 m
Crime near 7970 Ontario St
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Crime near 7970 Ontario St
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 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 7707 Ontario St Aug 2026
- 76 W 63rd Ave Dec 2024
- 120 E 63rd Ave Apr 2026
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 7970 Ontario St
What is 7970 Ontario St assessed at?
$2,490,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 7970 Ontario St built?
In 1955, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1984.
What is the zoning of 7970 Ontario St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 7970 Ontario St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 7970 Ontario St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 7970 Ontario St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 7970 Ontario St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 7970 Ontario St?
Elementary: Sexsmith Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 7970 Ontario St?
Marine Drive Station is 850 m away in a straight line.
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