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1637 W 54th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2021 on a 1,188 m² R1-1 lot. The newest building on W 54th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$7,893,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 1,188 m²

Built

2021

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What the records show for 1637 W 54th 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 1,188 m², 22.6 m wide and 52.8 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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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2021 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $7,893,000, +64% since 2021

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9 new buildings and 2 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 1637 W 54th Ave

Assessed at $7,893,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 54th Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 84% of the lots in Kerrisdale. Rebuilt after a 2021 demolition. School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 1637 W 54th Ave

2026$7,893,000

Up 64% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Aug 2021 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,766,250

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,188 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1637 W 54th Ave

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Vancouver Hebrew Academy737 m

Dr R E McKechnie Elementary910 m

Magee Secondary944 m

Shannon Mews263 m

Shannon Park727 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1637 W 54th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.0 km

Southbound Granville St @ W 54 Ave · 10, N10236 m

Northbound Granville St @ W 53 Ave · 10, N10272 m

Southbound Granville St @ W 52 Ave · 10, N10311 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, N10

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Kobus Magnolia, Crimean Linden

Ground elevation≈ 69 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 238 m

Crime near 1637 W 54th 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: 9 new-building permits and 2 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 1637 W 54th Ave

What is 1637 W 54th Ave assessed at?

$7,893,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1637 W 54th Ave built?

In 2021, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1637 W 54th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1637 W 54th 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 1637 W 54th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1637 W 54th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1637 W 54th 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 1637 W 54th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2021: new building ($1,766,250). More

Which schools serve 1637 W 54th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1637 W 54th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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