1479 W 55th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1993 on a 563 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 60% of the buildings on W 55th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,879,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 563 m²

Built

1993

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What the records show for 1479 W 55th Ave

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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What the record says: City licences: 65 active short-term rental licences in Oakridge in 2026. The City does not publish their addresses.
What it means: In Vancouver you can rent short term (Airbnb and the like) only the home you live in, with a City licence; a strata can ban it entirely. Do not count on short-term rental income from a second home.
What to do: If rental income matters, read the City’s short-term rental rules and ask about the rules for secondary suites.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,879,000, +14% since 2021

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 1479 W 55th Ave

Assessed at $2,879,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 55th Ave. The land is 85% of the value. The lot is smaller than 80% of the lots in Oakridge. School catchment: Osler Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away.

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Assessment history of 1479 W 55th Ave

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2026$2,879,000

Up 14% since 2021

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≈ 563 m²

ZoningR1-1

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1479 W 55th Ave

Elementary catchmentOsler Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary

Vancouver Hebrew Academy636 m

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary986 m

Shannon Mews243 m

Shannon Park663 m

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Transit near 1479 W 55th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.7 km

Southbound Granville St @ W 54 Ave · 10, N1083 m

Northbound Granville St @ W 57 Ave · 10, N10158 m

Northbound Granville St @ W 53 Ave · 10, N10221 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, N10

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 72 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 64 m

Truck route64 m

Crime near 1479 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: 4 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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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 1479 W 55th Ave

What is 1479 W 55th Ave assessed at?

$2,879,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1479 W 55th Ave built?

In 1993, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1479 W 55th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1479 W 55th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 1479 W 55th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1479 W 55th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1479 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 1479 W 55th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1479 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 1479 W 55th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.

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