1183 W 55th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1930 on a 6,517 m² R1-1 lot. The oldest building on W 55th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$18,225,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 6,517 m²
Built
1930
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About 1183 W 55th Ave

Assessed at $18,225,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 55th Ave, above 98% of them. The land is 92% of the value. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Osler Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 1183 W 55th Ave

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2026$18,225,000
Up 15% 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≈ 6,517 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 1183 W 55th Ave

Elementary catchmentOsler Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary483 m
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary625 m
Vancouver Hebrew Academy890 m
Oak Park659 m
Shannon Mews713 m

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Transit near 1183 W 55th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.3 km
Southbound Oak St @ W 54 Ave · 17267 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 54 Ave · 17303 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 57 Ave · 17314 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front9 · Bigleaf Maple, Douglas Fir
Ground elevation≈ 76 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m
Nearest arterial roadOak St, 272 m

Crime near 1183 W 55th 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: 11 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Oakridge, the City issued 60 new-building permits and 40 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1183 W 55th Ave

What is 1183 W 55th Ave assessed at?

$18,225,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1183 W 55th Ave built?

In 1930, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 1183 W 55th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1183 W 55th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 1183 W 55th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1183 W 55th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1183 W 55th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1183 W 55th Ave?

Elementary: Osler Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1183 W 55th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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