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135 E 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1950 on a 371 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 77% of the buildings on E 42nd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,803,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 371 m²
Built
1950
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What the records show for 135 E 42nd Ave
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Built 1950: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $1,803,000, +9% 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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7 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 135 E 42nd Ave
Assessed at $1,803,000 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on E 42nd Ave. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 990 m away.
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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
UnlockSchools and parks near 135 E 42nd Ave
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary269 m
St Andrew's729 m
John Oliver Secondary733 m
MacDonald Park404 m
Columbia Park660 m
Transit near 135 E 42nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)990 m
Northbound Main St @ E 43 Ave · 3125 m
Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Main St · 41126 m
Southbound Main St @ E 41 Ave · 3132 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · London Plane Tree
Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 104 m
Truck route104 m
Crime near 135 E 42nd Ave
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Crime near 135 E 42nd Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 7 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 241 E 45th Ave Oct 2026
- 5893 Quebec St Jan 2026
- 182 Ontario Pl Jul 2025
- 5990 Quebec St Oct 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Sunset, the City issued 145 new-building permits and 81 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 135 E 42nd Ave
What is 135 E 42nd Ave assessed at?
$1,803,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 135 E 42nd Ave built?
In 1950, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.
What is the zoning of 135 E 42nd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 135 E 42nd Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 135 E 42nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 135 E 42nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 135 E 42nd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 135 E 42nd Ave?
Elementary: Van Horne Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 135 E 42nd Ave?
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 990 m away in a straight line.
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