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4524 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1991 on a 675 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 65% of the buildings on W 1st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$6,643,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 675 m²

Built

1991

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What the records show for 4524 W 1st 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 675 m², 20.1 m wide and 33.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Steep lot: about 12 m of fall

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Assessed at $6,643,000, +4% since 2021

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7 new buildings and 5 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 4524 W 1st Ave

Assessed at $6,643,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 1st Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 86% of the lots in West Point Grey. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2024: addition or alteration, single detached house ($73,000). School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4524 W 1st Ave

2026$6,643,000

Up 4% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Nov 2024 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$73,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 675 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4524 W 1st Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Mary Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Queen Mary Elementary565 m

West Point Grey Academy793 m

Pacific Spirit School948 m

Locarno Park217 m

Westmount Park347 m

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Transit near 4524 W 1st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)6.4 km

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Sasamat St · 4306 m

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Tolmie St · 4, 44, 84344 m

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Trimble St · 4389 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 44, 84

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Common Catalpa

Ground elevation≈ 27 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSteep, about 12 m

Nearest arterial roadNw Marine Dr, 293 m

Crime near 4524 W 1st 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 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West Point Grey, the City issued 132 new-building permits and 66 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 4524 W 1st Ave

What is 4524 W 1st Ave assessed at?

$6,643,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4524 W 1st Ave built?

In 1991, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2012.

What is the zoning of 4524 W 1st Ave?

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

What can be built at 4524 W 1st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 4524 W 1st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 4524 W 1st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4524 W 1st 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 4524 W 1st Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2024: addition or alteration ($73,000). More

Which schools serve 4524 W 1st Ave?

Elementary: Queen Mary Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4524 W 1st Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 6.4 km away in a straight line.

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