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2168 W 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1990 on a 557 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 65% of the buildings on W 53rd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,033,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 557 m²

Built

1990

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What the records show for 2168 W 53rd Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 557 m², 15.2 m wide and 36.7 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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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,033,000, +7% since 2021

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10 new buildings and 4 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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About 2168 W 53rd Ave

Assessed at $3,033,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 38% of the houses on W 53rd Ave. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: new building, not applicable ($20,000). School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2168 W 53rd Ave

2026$3,033,000

Up 7% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Jul 2018 · New building, not applicable$20,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 557 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2168 W 53rd Ave

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Dr R E McKechnie Elementary593 m

Magee Secondary777 m

Maple Grove Elementary860 m

Maple Grove Park246 m

Arbutus Park687 m

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Transit near 2168 W 53rd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)3.0 km

Eastbound W 51 Ave @ Arbutus St · 16314 m

Northbound Arbutus St @ W 51 Ave · 16343 m

Southbound West Blvd @ W 53 Ave · 16347 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 40 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadSw Marine Dr, 144 m

Railway line344 m

Truck route144 m

Crime near 2168 W 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: 10 new-building permits and 4 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 2168 W 53rd Ave

What is 2168 W 53rd Ave assessed at?

$3,033,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2168 W 53rd Ave built?

In 1990, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.

What is the zoning of 2168 W 53rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 2168 W 53rd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2168 W 53rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2168 W 53rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2168 W 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 2168 W 53rd Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: new building ($20,000). More

Which schools serve 2168 W 53rd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2168 W 53rd Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 3.0 km away in a straight line.

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