158 E 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 346 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 83% of the buildings on E 42nd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,702,400
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 346 m²
Built
1948
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What the records show for 158 E 42nd Ave

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About 158 E 42nd Ave

Assessed at $1,702,400 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 15% of the houses on E 42nd Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 81% of the lots in Sunset. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: demolition, single detached house ($40,000). School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 158 E 42nd Ave

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2026$1,702,400
Up 9% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Oct 2026 · Demolition, single detached house$40,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 346 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 158 E 42nd Ave
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary297 m
St Andrew's672 m
John Oliver Secondary705 m
MacDonald Park351 m
Columbia Park689 m

How catchments work

Transit near 158 E 42nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.0 km
Northbound Main St @ E 43 Ave · 385 m
Southbound Main St @ E 43 Ave · 3111 m
Southbound Main St @ E 41 Ave · 3158 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 77 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 76 m
Truck route76 m

Crime near 158 E 42nd 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: 11 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 158 E 42nd Ave

What is 158 E 42nd Ave assessed at?

$1,702,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 158 E 42nd Ave built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 158 E 42nd Ave?

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

What can be built at 158 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 158 E 42nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 158 E 42nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 158 E 42nd Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: demolition ($40,000). More

Which schools serve 158 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 158 E 42nd Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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