1742 W 40th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1927 on a 1,492 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 71% of the buildings on W 40th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$6,555,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 1,492 m²
Built
1927
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What the records show for 1742 W 40th Ave

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

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What the record says
Lot about 1,492 m², 25.8 m wide and 57.9 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
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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Built 1927: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $6,555,000, +4% 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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10 new buildings and 3 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 1742 W 40th Ave

Assessed at $6,555,000 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 77% of the houses on W 40th Ave. The land is 91% of the value. The lot is larger than 82% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 1742 W 40th Ave

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2026$6,555,000
Up 4% 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≈ 1,492 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 1742 W 40th Ave

Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Quilchena Elementary477 m
Point Grey Secondary602 m
Vancouver College DL694 m
Kerrisdale Park507 m

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Transit near 1742 W 40th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.1 km
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Marguerite St · 4198 m
Eastbound W 41st Ave @ Angus Dr · 41154 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Angus Dr · 41194 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Japanese Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 94 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 95 m
Truck route95 m

Crime near 1742 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: 10 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Shaughnessy, the City issued 78 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1742 W 40th Ave

What is 1742 W 40th Ave assessed at?

$6,555,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1742 W 40th Ave built?

In 1927, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 1742 W 40th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1742 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 1742 W 40th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1742 W 40th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1742 W 40th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1742 W 40th Ave?

Elementary: Quilchena Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1742 W 40th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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