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2021 W 59th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1944 on a 511 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on W 59th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,404,800

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 511 m²

Built

1944

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What the records show for 2021 W 59th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 511 m², 18.6 m wide and 27.5 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 1944: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,404,800, +12% 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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23 new buildings and 14 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 2021 W 59th Ave

Assessed at $2,404,800 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 59th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 76% of the lots in Kerrisdale. School catchment: McKechnie Elementary and Magee Secondary. Templeton Station is 2.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 2021 W 59th Ave

2026$2,404,800

Up 12% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 511 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2021 W 59th Ave

Elementary catchmentMcKechnie Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Dr R E McKechnie Elementary96 m

Vancouver Hebrew Academy897 m

Arbutus Park242 m

Riverview Park783 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2021 W 59th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Templeton (Canada Line)2.4 km

Southbound West Blvd @ W 57 Ave · 16211 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 57 Ave · 16245 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 60 Ave · 16287 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Autumn Purple Ash, Dawyck'S Beech

Ground elevation≈ 35 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadSw Marine Dr, 277 m

Railway line235 m

Crime near 2021 W 59th 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: 23 new-building permits and 14 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 2021 W 59th Ave

What is 2021 W 59th Ave assessed at?

$2,404,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2021 W 59th Ave built?

In 1944, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1952.

What is the zoning of 2021 W 59th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2021 W 59th 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 2021 W 59th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2021 W 59th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2021 W 59th 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 2021 W 59th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 2021 W 59th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2021 W 59th Ave?

Templeton Station is 2.4 km away in a straight line.

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