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2495 Nelson Avenue

2495 Nelson Avenue is the oldest of the 9 houses around it (built 1938), is within 30 m of a creek and has one of the largest lots in Dundarave (top 10%). Its 936 m² lot allows at least 4 homes under the multiplex rules.

On Nelson Avenue: 34 houses on record. This lot ranks #3 by size, and 4 houses are older. Street median: built 1948, 8,580 sq ft lot.

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This lot Lot 22 Block 5 District Lot 555 Plan 2261 · PID 013-951-947Map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Built: 1938
Floor area: 4,122 sq ft
Lot: 10,075 sq ft
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Zoning: RS5

What could be built here

4homes

6near frequent transit

The lot is within 400 m of a frequent bus stop

Bylaw 5351 · 936.0 m² · RS5 · Limits that still apply

Buyer checklist for this house

From 2495 Nelson Avenue’s records. Ticks are saved on this device.

Sewer linePVC on record since 1961. Book a camera check. Why
Oil tankBuilt 1938: ask for proof of tank removal. Why
Asbestos1938 materials: test before renovating. Why
CreekWithin 30 m: setbacks may apply. Why

Pipes and services

Water line to the house: Copper, 19 mm, 1963
Sewer line: PVC, 100 mm, 1961
Storm line: Not on city record
Water main on the street: Cast iron, 150 mm
Garbage day: Wednesday

The lot

Size: 936.0 m² · 10,075 sq ft
Frontage × depth: 65 × 155 ft
Size rank nearby: 1 of 9 closest lots
Elevation: About 55 m above sea level
Foundation: Basement
Use: Single-family house
Legal: Lot 22 Block 5 District Lot 555 Plan 2261

Lot shape from city records, north up

Hazards and heritage

Wildfire hazard permit area: Outside
Within 30 m of a creek: Yes
Waterfront permit area: Outside
Heritage register: Not listed
School district: West Vancouver Schools (SD45)
Nearest park: Irwin Park, about 380 m
Nearest playground: Irwin Park, about 380 m

What these mean

Compared with the 8 nearest houses

	This house	Neighbours	Difference
Lot (sq ft)	10,075	9,323	+8%
Floor area (sq ft)	4,122	3,602	+14%
Year built (median)	1938	1972	34 yrs older

See the 8 houses

Address	Built	Lot	Floor	Away
2485 Nelson Avenue	1939	10,075	3,185	20 m
2505 Nelson Avenue	1948	10,075	3,855	35 m
2479 Nelson Avenue	1946	10,075	2,478	40 m
1590 25th Street	1953	8,580	2,587	54 m
2484 Nelson Avenue	2002	8,580	4,255	58 m
2478 Nelson Avenue	2001	8,580	3,543	67 m
2523 Nelson Avenue	1990	9,920	4,873	78 m
2461 Nelson Avenue	1994	8,700	4,042	82 m

Timeline

1938House built
1961Sewer line on record
1963Water line installed
2024Multiplex rules adopted
2026Today