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3159 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1997 on a 445 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 59% of the buildings on E 53rd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,648,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 445 m²
Built
1997
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What the records show for 3159 E 53rd Ave
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes
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Assessed at $2,648,000, +40% since 2021
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11 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 3159 E 53rd Ave
Assessed at $2,648,000 for 2026 (+9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 66% of the houses on E 53rd Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2024: new building, laneway house ($300,000). School catchment: Cook Elementary and Killarney Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 2.0 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Oct 2024 · New building, laneway house$300,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentCook Elementary
Secondary catchmentKillarney Secondary
Captain James Cook StrongStart Centre358 m
Captain James Cook Elementary358 m
Killarney Secondary543 m
Captain Cook Park502 m
Rosemont Park631 m
Transit near 3159 E 53rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)2.0 km
Southbound Kerr St @ E 52 Ave · 26130 m
Southbound Kerr St @ E 54 Ave · 26209 m
Northbound Kerr St @ E 54 Ave · 26227 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 26, 49, 430
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 99 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadKerr St, 110 m
Crime near 3159 E 53rd Ave
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Crime near 3159 E 53rd Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 11 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 3231 E 53rd Ave Apr 2026
- 3116 E 50th Ave Jun 2025
- 3108 E 51st Ave Feb 2026
- 3155 E 52nd Ave Nov 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Killarney, the City issued 95 new-building permits and 55 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 3159 E 53rd Ave
What is 3159 E 53rd Ave assessed at?
$2,648,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 3159 E 53rd Ave built?
In 1997, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 3159 E 53rd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 3159 E 53rd Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 3159 E 53rd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 3159 E 53rd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 3159 E 53rd Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2024: new building ($300,000). More
Which schools serve 3159 E 53rd Ave?
Elementary: Cook Elementary. Secondary: Killarney Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3159 E 53rd Ave?
Joyce-Collingwood Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.
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