1196 W 55th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold lot, built 2009 on a 1,182 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 87% of the buildings on W 55th Ave.

Assessed 2026
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Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 1,182 m²
Built
2009
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What the records show for 1196 W 55th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 1,182 m², 22.8 m wide and 51.9 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do
If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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No building permits on record since 2017

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12 new buildings and 5 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 1196 W 55th Ave

The lot is larger than 93% 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 1196 W 55th Ave

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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

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Area≈ 1,182 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1196 W 55th Ave
Elementary catchmentOsler Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary534 m
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary619 m
Vancouver Hebrew Academy804 m
Oak Park603 m
Shannon Mews665 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1196 W 55th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.3 km
Southbound Oak St @ W 57 Ave · 17319 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 57 Ave · 17323 m
Southbound Oak St @ W 54 Ave · 17330 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 2 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 1196 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: 12 new-building permits and 5 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 1196 W 55th Ave

When was 1196 W 55th Ave built?

In 2009, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1196 W 55th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1196 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 1196 W 55th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1196 W 55th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1196 W 55th 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 1196 W 55th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1196 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 1196 W 55th Ave?

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

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