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2025 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1971 on a 2,938 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 66% of the buildings on W 42nd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$16,432,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 2,938 m²

Built

1971

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What the records show for 2025 W 42nd Ave

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 2,938 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $16,432,000, −51% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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7 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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Railway line about 177 m away

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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 2025 W 42nd Ave

Assessed at $16,432,000 for 2026 (−36% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 42nd Ave, above 99% of them. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Kerrisdale. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2025: addition or alteration, health care office ($170,000). School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2025 W 42nd Ave

2026$16,432,000

Down 51% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Aug 2025 · Addition or alteration, health care office$170,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 2,938 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2025 W 42nd Ave

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Point Grey Secondary386 m

Quilchena Elementary391 m

Maple Grove Elementary502 m

Kerrisdale Park210 m

Kerrisdale Centennial Park384 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2025 W 42nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.7 km

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Maple St · 4194 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Maple St · 41113 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ East Blvd · 41, R4124 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 78 m

Railway line177 m

Truck route78 m

Crime near 2025 W 42nd 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 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kerrisdale, the City issued 137 new-building permits and 72 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2025 W 42nd Ave

What is 2025 W 42nd Ave assessed at?

$16,432,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2025 W 42nd Ave built?

In 1971, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2025 W 42nd Ave?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2025 W 42nd Ave?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 2025 W 42nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2025 W 42nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2025 W 42nd 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 2025 W 42nd Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2025: addition or alteration ($170,000). More

Which schools serve 2025 W 42nd Ave?

Elementary: Maple Grove Elementary. Secondary: Magee Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2025 W 42nd Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.7 km away in a straight line.

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