1537 W 59th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1940 on a 520 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on W 59th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$4,413,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 520 m²
Built
1940
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About 1537 W 59th Ave

Assessed at $4,413,000 for 2026 (+23% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 59th Ave, above 93% of them. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: McKechnie Elementary and Magee Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 1537 W 59th Ave

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2026$4,413,000
Up 94% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Jan 2023 · New building, single detached house with suite$977,500
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 520 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1537 W 59th Ave
Elementary catchmentMcKechnie Elementary
Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary
Vancouver Hebrew Academy266 m
Dr R E McKechnie Elementary898 m
David Lloyd George StrongStart Centre958 m
Shannon Mews216 m
Shannon Park274 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1537 W 59th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)2.0 km
Northbound Granville St @ Park Dr · 10, N10114 m
Southbound Granville St @ W 59 Ave · 10, N10128 m
Southbound Granville St @ W 57 Ave · 10, N10158 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, N10

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Sawtooth Oak
Ground elevation≈ 56 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 105 m
Truck route105 m

Crime near 1537 W 59th 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: 10 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Marpole, the City issued 93 new-building permits and 44 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1537 W 59th Ave

What is 1537 W 59th Ave assessed at?

$4,413,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1537 W 59th Ave built?

In 1940, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1537 W 59th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1537 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 1537 W 59th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1537 W 59th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1537 W 59th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2023: new building ($977,500). More

Which schools serve 1537 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 1537 W 59th Ave?

Marine Drive Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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