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255 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1985 on a 593 m² R5-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 76% of the buildings on W 42nd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,406,000

Zoning

R5-1

Lot

≈ 593 m²

Built

1985

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What the records show for 255 W 42nd Ave

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Zoned R5-1

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What the record says: Lot about 593 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R5-1 (R5).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,406,000, +11% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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3 new buildings and 11 demolitions within 300 m

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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 255 W 42nd Ave

Assessed at $3,406,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 49% of the houses on W 42nd Ave. The lot is smaller than 76% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 350 m away.

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Assessment history of 255 W 42nd Ave

2026$3,406,000

Up 11% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 593 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 255 W 42nd Ave

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary402 m

King David High School797 m

Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary916 m

Columbia Park120 m

Tisdall Park784 m

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Transit near 255 W 42nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)350 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 4181 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41106 m

Oakridge-41st Ave Station bus loop · 41, R4210 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 41, N15, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 86 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 87 m

SkyTrain guideway304 m

Truck route87 m

Crime near 255 W 42nd Ave

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 3 new-building permits and 11 demolition permits.

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 255 W 42nd Ave

What is 255 W 42nd Ave assessed at?

$3,406,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 255 W 42nd Ave built?

In 1985, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1999.

What is the zoning of 255 W 42nd Ave?

It is zoned R5-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 255 W 42nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 255 W 42nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 255 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 255 W 42nd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 255 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 255 W 42nd Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 350 m away in a straight line.

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