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56 E 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 2003 on a 341 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 83% of the buildings on E 42nd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,026,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 341 m²
Built
2003
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What the records show for 56 E 42nd Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $2,026,000, +12% since 2021
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6 new buildings and 5 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 56 E 42nd Ave
Assessed at $2,026,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 58% of the houses on E 42nd Ave. The lot is smaller than 83% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 890 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
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Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary148 m
St Andrew's786 m
John Oliver Secondary854 m
MacDonald Park484 m
Columbia Park540 m
Transit near 56 E 42nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)890 m
Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Ontario St · 41186 m
Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Main St · 41228 m
Southbound Main St @ E 43 Ave · 3233 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 80 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadE 41st Ave, 188 m
Crime near 56 E 42nd Ave
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Crime near 56 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: 6 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 5893 Quebec St Jan 2026
- 182 Ontario Pl Jul 2025
- 5990 Quebec St Oct 2025
- 165 E 45th Ave Sep 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 56 E 42nd Ave
What is 56 E 42nd Ave assessed at?
$2,026,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 56 E 42nd Ave built?
In 2003, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 56 E 42nd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 56 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 56 E 42nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 56 E 42nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 56 E 42nd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 56 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 56 E 42nd Ave?
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 890 m away in a straight line.
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