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160 W 59th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1978 on a 359 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 66% of the buildings on W 59th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,079,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 359 m²
Built
1978
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What the records show for 160 W 59th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $2,079,000, +14% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 160 W 59th Ave
Assessed at $2,079,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 14% of the houses on W 59th Ave. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is smaller than 83% of the lots in Marpole. School catchment: Sexsmith Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 960 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 160 W 59th Ave
Elementary catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary79 m
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary909 m
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Annex997 m
Winona Park383 m
Langara Golf Course577 m
Transit near 160 W 59th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)960 m
Westbound SW Marine Dr @ Ontario St · 100, 3, N20, N8482 m
Eastbound SW Marine Dr @ Manitoba St · 100, 3, N20, N8487 m
Westbound SW Marine Dr @ Manitoba St · 100, 3, N20, N8496 m
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 33 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
Crime near 160 W 59th Ave
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Crime near 160 W 59th 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: 6 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 108 W 60th Ave Jun 2025
- 7707 Ontario St Aug 2026
- 18 W 60th Ave Jan 2025
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 160 W 59th Ave
What is 160 W 59th Ave assessed at?
$2,079,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 160 W 59th Ave built?
In 1978, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2000.
What is the zoning of 160 W 59th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 160 W 59th Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 160 W 59th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 160 W 59th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 160 W 59th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 160 W 59th Ave?
Elementary: Sexsmith Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 160 W 59th Ave?
Marine Drive Station is 960 m away in a straight line.
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