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256 W 48th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1995 on a 371 m² RM-8A lot with a rear lane. Newer than 70% of the buildings on W 48th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,426,000
Zoning
RM-8A
Lot
≈ 371 m²
Built
1995
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What the records show for 256 W 48th Ave
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Zoned RM-8A
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Assessed at $2,426,000, +5% since 2021
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 256 W 48th Ave
Assessed at $2,426,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses on W 48th Ave. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is smaller than 97% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 350 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 256 W 48th Ave
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary660 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary679 m
Langara Park166 m
Columbia Park551 m
Transit near 256 W 48th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)350 m
Westbound W 49th Ave @ Columbia St · 4961 m
Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Alberta St · 4985 m
Westbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 49222 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 49, N15
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Katsura Tree
Ground elevation≈ 71 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 68 m
SkyTrain guideway319 m
Crime near 256 W 48th Ave
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Crime near 256 W 48th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 285 W 47th Ave Apr 2025
- 233 W 46th Ave Jun 2025
- 85 W 48th Ave Oct 2024
- 438 W 48th Ave Aug 2025
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 256 W 48th Ave
What is 256 W 48th Ave assessed at?
$2,426,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 256 W 48th Ave built?
In 1995, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1997.
What is the zoning of 256 W 48th Ave?
It is zoned RM-8A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 256 W 48th Ave?
It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-8A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 256 W 48th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 256 W 48th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 256 W 48th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 256 W 48th 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 256 W 48th Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 350 m away in a straight line.
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