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2257 E 48th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1986 on a 348 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 48th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,811,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 348 m²

Built

1986

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What the records show for 2257 E 48th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 348 m², 9.4 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,811,000, +26% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 2257 E 48th Ave

Assessed at $1,811,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 16% of the houses on E 48th Ave. The land is 90% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Victoria-Fraserview. School catchment: Waverley Elementary and David Thompson Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 2257 E 48th Ave

2026$1,811,000

Up 26% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 348 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2257 E 48th Ave

Elementary catchmentWaverley Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

Corpus Christi School223 m

Waverley Elementary383 m

Waverley StrongStart Centre383 m

Nanaimo Park265 m

Tecumseh Park759 m

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Transit near 2257 E 48th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)2.2 km

Westbound E 49 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 49172 m

Eastbound E 49 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 49222 m

Eastbound E 49 Ave @ Victoria Dr · 430, 49369 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 49, 430, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Summit Ash

Ground elevation≈ 98 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 49th Ave, 159 m

Crime near 2257 E 48th Ave

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 7 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Victoria-Fraserview, the City issued 156 new-building permits and 76 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2257 E 48th Ave

What is 2257 E 48th Ave assessed at?

$1,811,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2257 E 48th Ave built?

In 1986, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2257 E 48th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2257 E 48th 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 2257 E 48th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2257 E 48th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2257 E 48th Ave be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 2257 E 48th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 2257 E 48th Ave?

Elementary: Waverley Elementary. Secondary: David Thompson Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2257 E 48th Ave?

29th Avenue Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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