870 W 59th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1962 on a 396 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 74% of the buildings on W 59th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,318,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 396 m²
Built
1962
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What the records show for 870 W 59th Ave

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About 870 W 59th Ave

Assessed at $2,318,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 21% of the houses on W 59th Ave. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($5,000). School catchment: Laurier Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 870 W 59th Ave

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2026$2,318,000
Up 22% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Aug 2024 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$5,000
2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 396 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 870 W 59th Ave
Elementary catchmentLaurier Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary148 m
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary485 m
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Annex834 m
Oak Park199 m
Cambie Park799 m

How catchments work

Transit near 870 W 59th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)1.0 km
Northbound Oak St @ W 59 Ave · 17209 m
Southbound Oak St @ W 59 Ave · 17237 m
Southbound Oak St @ W 57 Ave · 17302 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Commom Chokecherry
Ground elevation≈ 54 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadOak St, 218 m

Crime near 870 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: 8 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 870 W 59th Ave

What is 870 W 59th Ave assessed at?

$2,318,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 870 W 59th Ave built?

In 1962, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2000.

What is the zoning of 870 W 59th Ave?

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

What can be built at 870 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 870 W 59th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 870 W 59th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 870 W 59th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: addition or alteration ($5,000). More

Which schools serve 870 W 59th Ave?

Elementary: Laurier Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 870 W 59th Ave?

Marine Drive Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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