3140 W 55th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1941 on a 9,906 m² RA-1 lot. Older than 73% of the buildings in Kerrisdale.

Assessed 2026
$19,814,000
Zoning
RA-1
Lot
≈ 9,906 m²
Built
1941
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What the records show for 3140 W 55th Ave

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Inside a designated floodplain

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Zoned RA-1

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What the record says
Lot about 9,906 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RA-1 (RA).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1941: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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Assessed at $19,814,000, +143% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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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About 3140 W 55th Ave

Assessed at $19,814,000 for 2026 (+60% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Kerrisdale, above 99% of them. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Kerrisdale. Rebuilt after a 2021 demolition. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3140 W 55th Ave

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2026$19,814,000
Up 143% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

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Nov 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$500,000
4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 9,906 m²
ZoningRA-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3140 W 55th Ave

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
McCleery Golf Course288 m
Deering Island Park798 m

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Transit near 3140 W 55th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)3.0 km

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 2 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 3140 W 55th 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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

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 3140 W 55th Ave

What is 3140 W 55th Ave assessed at?

$19,814,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3140 W 55th Ave built?

In 1941, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1967.

What is the zoning of 3140 W 55th Ave?

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

Is 3140 W 55th Ave in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m), Fraser Risk Today 1/500 Storm. More

Is 3140 W 55th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3140 W 55th 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 3140 W 55th Ave had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2023: addition or alteration ($500,000). More

Which schools serve 3140 W 55th Ave?

Elementary: Kerrisdale Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3140 W 55th Ave?

YVR-Airport Station is 3.0 km away in a straight line.

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