1949 W 57th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1921 on a 1,133 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on W 57th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,868,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 1,133 m²

Built

1921

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What the records show for 1949 W 57th Ave

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On the Heritage Register, category C, designated

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,133 m², 24.3 m wide and 46.7 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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Built 1921: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,868,000, +42% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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16 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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Railway line about 88 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 1949 W 57th Ave

Assessed at $3,868,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 74% of the houses on W 57th Ave. The lot is larger than 82% of the lots in Kerrisdale. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2020: addition or alteration, single detached house ($700,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: McKechnie Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of 1949 W 57th Ave

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2026$3,868,000

Up 42% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Dec 2020 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$700,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 1,133 m²

ZoningR1-1

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1949 W 57th Ave

Elementary catchmentMcKechnie Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Dr R E McKechnie Elementary282 m

Vancouver Hebrew Academy888 m

Magee Secondary979 m

Arbutus Park430 m

Shannon Mews707 m

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Transit near 1949 W 57th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Templeton (Canada Line)2.6 km

Northbound West Blvd @ W 57 Ave · 1679 m

Southbound West Blvd @ W 57 Ave · 16112 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 54 Ave · 16246 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Kobus Magnolia

Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Railway line88 m

Crime near 1949 W 57th 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: 16 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

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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 1949 W 57th Ave

What is 1949 W 57th Ave assessed at?

$3,868,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1949 W 57th Ave built?

In 1921, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2015.

What is the zoning of 1949 W 57th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1949 W 57th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 1949 W 57th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1949 W 57th Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1949 W 57th 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 1949 W 57th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2020: addition or alteration ($700,000). More

Which schools serve 1949 W 57th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1949 W 57th Ave?

Templeton Station is 2.6 km away in a straight line.

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