1608 W 59th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1940 on a 766 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on W 59th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,290,900
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 766 m²
Built
1940
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What the records show for 1608 W 59th Ave

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About 1608 W 59th Ave

Assessed at $3,290,900 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 71% of the houses on W 59th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Marpole. School catchment: McKechnie Elementary and Magee Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 1608 W 59th Ave

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2026$3,290,900
Up 18% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 766 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1608 W 59th Ave
Elementary catchmentMcKechnie Elementary
Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary
Vancouver Hebrew Academy290 m
Dr R E McKechnie Elementary727 m
David Lloyd George StrongStart Centre1,000 m
Shannon Park245 m
Shannon Mews301 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1608 W 59th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)2.1 km
Southbound Granville St @ W 59 Ave · 10, N10268 m
Northbound Granville St @ Park Dr · 10, N10286 m
Southbound Granville St @ W 57 Ave · 10, N10319 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 16, N10

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front6 · Pacific Sunset Maple, Pissard Plum
Ground elevation≈ 50 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 275 m
Railway line339 m

Crime near 1608 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: 9 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 1608 W 59th Ave

What is 1608 W 59th Ave assessed at?

$3,290,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1608 W 59th Ave built?

In 1940, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 1608 W 59th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1608 W 59th 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 1608 W 59th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1608 W 59th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1608 W 59th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1608 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 1608 W 59th Ave?

Marine Drive Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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