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277 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property on a 1,778 m² CD-1 (831) lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $78,396,000 for 2026 (+207% on 2025).

Assessed 2026

$78,396,000

Zoning

CD-1 (831)

Lot

≈ 1,778 m²

Built

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What the records show for 277 W 42nd Ave

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Zoned CD-1 (831)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,778 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (831) (CD).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 5 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $78,396,000, +188% since 2023

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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 277 W 42nd Ave

The highest assessed house on W 42nd Ave. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Oakridge. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 310 m away.

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Assessment history of 277 W 42nd Ave

2026$78,396,000

Up 188% since 2023

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

Mar 2024 · Demolition, single detached house$43,000

4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,778 m²

ZoningCD-1 (831)

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 277 W 42nd Ave

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary440 m

King David High School759 m

Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary890 m

Columbia Park126 m

Tisdall Park758 m

How catchments work

Transit near 277 W 42nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)310 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41100 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41126 m

Oakridge-41st Ave Station bus loop · 41, R4175 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 87 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 87 m

SkyTrain guideway266 m

Truck route87 m

Crime near 277 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 277 W 42nd Ave

What is 277 W 42nd Ave assessed at?

$78,396,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 277 W 42nd Ave?

It is zoned CD-1 (831) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 277 W 42nd Ave?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (831)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 277 W 42nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 277 W 42nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 277 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 277 W 42nd Ave had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: demolition ($43,000). More

Which schools serve 277 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 277 W 42nd Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 310 m away in a straight line.

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