170 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2007 on a 540 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 88% of the buildings on W 42nd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,636,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 540 m²
Built
2007
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What the records show for 170 W 42nd Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 540 m², 14.1 m wide and 38.4 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do
If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,636,000, +8% since 2021

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 170 W 42nd Ave

Assessed at $3,636,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 66% of the houses on W 42nd Ave. The lot is smaller than 84% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 500 m away.

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Assessment history of 170 W 42nd Ave

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2026$3,636,000
Up 8% 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≈ 540 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 170 W 42nd Ave
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary249 m
King David High School947 m
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary982 m
Columbia Park157 m
Langara Park776 m

How catchments work

Transit near 170 W 42nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)500 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41180 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41186 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Manitoba St · 41205 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 82 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 146 m
SkyTrain guideway447 m
Truck route146 m

Crime near 170 W 42nd 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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Oakridge, the City issued 61 new-building permits and 40 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 170 W 42nd Ave

What is 170 W 42nd Ave assessed at?

$3,636,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 170 W 42nd Ave built?

In 2007, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 170 W 42nd Ave?

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

What can be built at 170 W 42nd 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 170 W 42nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 170 W 42nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 170 W 42nd Ave be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 170 W 42nd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 170 W 42nd Ave?

Elementary: Van Horne Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 170 W 42nd Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 500 m away in a straight line.

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