1291 W 40th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1930 on a 826 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 61% of the buildings on W 40th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,679,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 826 m²
Built
1930
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About 1291 W 40th Ave

Assessed at $3,679,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 12% of the houses on W 40th Ave. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Osler Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 1291 W 40th Ave

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2026$3,679,000
Up 6% 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≈ 826 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1291 W 40th Ave
Elementary catchmentOsler Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Vancouver College DL133 m
Vancouver College133 m
Sir William Osler Elementary526 m
VanDusen Botanical Garden484 m
Montgomery Park523 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1291 W 40th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.3 km
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Selkirk St · 41167 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Selkirk St · 41183 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Cartier St · 41218 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 41, N10, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Norway Maple, Night Purple Leaf Plum
Ground elevation≈ 103 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 131 m
Truck route131 m

Crime near 1291 W 40th 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: 8 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Shaughnessy, the City issued 79 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1291 W 40th Ave

What is 1291 W 40th Ave assessed at?

$3,679,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1291 W 40th Ave built?

In 1930, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 1291 W 40th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1291 W 40th 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 1291 W 40th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1291 W 40th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1291 W 40th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1291 W 40th Ave?

Elementary: Osler Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1291 W 40th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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