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2188 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2019 on a 406 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 97% of the buildings on E 53rd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,072,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 406 m²

Built

2019

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What the records show for 2188 E 53rd Ave

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12 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 2035 E 51ST AVENUE, $1,300,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2019 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,072,000, +28% since 2021

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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 2188 E 53rd Ave

Assessed at $3,072,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 53rd Ave, above 93% of them. Rebuilt after a 2019 demolition. School catchment: Kingsford Smith Elementary and David Thompson Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2188 E 53rd Ave

2026$3,072,000

Up 28% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Mar 2019 · New building, laneway house$175,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 406 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2188 E 53rd Ave

Elementary catchmentKingsford Smith Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

David Thompson Secondary528 m

Sir James Douglas Elementary551 m

Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith563 m

Humm Park249 m

Gordon Park583 m

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Transit near 2188 E 53rd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)2.9 km

Northbound Victoria Dr @ E 54 Ave · 20, N20173 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 53 Ave · 20, N20196 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ Argyle Dr · 20, N20238 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 95 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Dr, 179 m

Crime near 2188 E 53rd 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: 12 new-building permits and 5 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 2188 E 53rd Ave

What is 2188 E 53rd Ave assessed at?

$3,072,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2188 E 53rd Ave built?

In 2019, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2188 E 53rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 2188 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 2188 E 53rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2188 E 53rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2188 E 53rd 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 2188 E 53rd Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2019: new building ($175,000). More

Which schools serve 2188 E 53rd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2188 E 53rd Ave?

29th Avenue Station is 2.9 km away in a straight line.

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