4553 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1978 on a 343 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 8th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,993,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 343 m²
Built
1978
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What the records show for 4553 W 8th 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 343 m², 10.0 m wide and 34.4 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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,993,000, +31% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 4553 W 8th Ave

Assessed at $2,993,000 for 2026 (+12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on W 8th Ave. The lot is smaller than 97% of the lots in West Point Grey. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4553 W 8th Ave

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2026$2,993,000
Up 31% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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May 2025 · Demolition, single detached house$40,000
2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 343 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 4553 W 8th Ave
Elementary catchmentQueen Mary Elementary
Secondary catchmentByng Secondary
Queen Mary Elementary478 m
West Point Grey Academy675 m
Pacific Spirit School921 m
West Point Grey Park460 m
Westmount Park722 m

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Transit near 4553 W 8th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)6.5 km
Westbound W 10 Ave @ Sasamat St · 14, 9, 99, N17226 m
Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Tolmie St · 14, 9, N17233 m
Westbound W 10 Ave @ Tolmie St · 14, 9, N17250 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 9, 14, 44, 84, 99, N17

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 85 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 10th Ave, 222 m

Crime near 4553 W 8th Ave

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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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 4553 W 8th Ave

What is 4553 W 8th Ave assessed at?

$2,993,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4553 W 8th Ave built?

In 1978, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4553 W 8th Ave?

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

What can be built at 4553 W 8th 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 4553 W 8th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 4553 W 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4553 W 8th 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 4553 W 8th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: demolition ($40,000). More

Which schools serve 4553 W 8th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4553 W 8th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 6.5 km away in a straight line.

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