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1908 E 51st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1974 on a 317 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 73% of the buildings on E 51st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,728,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 317 m²

Built

1974

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What the records show for 1908 E 51st 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 317 m², 9.7 m wide and 32.6 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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,728,000, +23% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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11 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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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 1908 E 51st Ave

Assessed at $1,728,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 18% of the houses on E 51st Ave. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is smaller than 96% of the lots in Victoria-Fraserview. School catchment: Fleming Elementary and David Thompson Secondary.

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Assessment history of 1908 E 51st Ave

2026$1,728,000

Up 23% 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≈ 317 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1908 E 51st Ave

Elementary catchmentFleming Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

David Thompson Secondary387 m

Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary726 m

Corpus Christi School795 m

Gordon Park227 m

Humm Park582 m

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Transit near 1908 E 51st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)2.8 km

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 51 Ave · 20, N20106 m

Northbound Victoria Dr @ E 51 Ave · 20, N20128 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 49 Ave · 20, N20215 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Autumn Applause Ash

Ground elevation≈ 94 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Dr, 115 m

Truck route115 m

Crime near 1908 E 51st 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: 11 new-building permits and 7 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 1908 E 51st Ave

What is 1908 E 51st Ave assessed at?

$1,728,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1908 E 51st Ave built?

In 1974, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.

What is the zoning of 1908 E 51st Ave?

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

What can be built at 1908 E 51st 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 1908 E 51st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1908 E 51st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1908 E 51st 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 1908 E 51st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1908 E 51st Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1908 E 51st Ave?

29th Avenue Station is 2.8 km away in a straight line.

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