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786 W 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1958 on a 1,552 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 84% of the buildings on W 53rd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$3,963,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 1,552 m²
Built
1958
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What the records show for 786 W 53rd Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)
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Assessed at $3,963,000, +8% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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7 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 786 W 53rd Ave
Assessed at $3,963,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 57% of the houses on W 53rd Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Jamieson Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 590 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 786 W 53rd Ave
Elementary catchmentJamieson Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary258 m
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary528 m
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary533 m
Cambie Park348 m
Tisdall Park641 m
Transit near 786 W 53rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)590 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 54 Ave · 17421 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 54 Ave · 15, N15421 m
Eastbound W 49th Ave @ Tisdall St · 49449 m
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 71 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
SkyTrain guideway443 m
Crime near 786 W 53rd Ave
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Crime near 786 W 53rd 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: 7 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 6730 Heather St Jan 2025
- 6976 Heather St Mar 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 786 W 53rd Ave
What is 786 W 53rd Ave assessed at?
$3,963,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 786 W 53rd Ave built?
In 1958, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 786 W 53rd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 786 W 53rd Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 786 W 53rd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 786 W 53rd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 786 W 53rd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 786 W 53rd Ave?
Elementary: Jamieson Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 786 W 53rd Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 590 m away in a straight line.
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