556 E 52nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1988 on a 820 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 55% of the buildings on E 52nd Ave.
What the records show for 556 E 52nd Ave
R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)
Assessed at $2,964,000, +22% since 2021
Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
Not on the Heritage Register
Outside the City floodplain
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About 556 E 52nd Ave
Assessed at $2,964,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 86% of the houses on E 52nd Ave. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.8 km away.
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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Transit near 556 E 52nd Ave
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 49, N8
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Crime near 556 E 52nd Ave
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Crime near 556 E 52nd 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: 5 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 472 E 54th Ave Jun 2025
- 627 E 53rd Ave Nov 2025
- 7085 St. George 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 556 E 52nd Ave
What is 556 E 52nd Ave assessed at?
$2,964,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 556 E 52nd Ave built?
In 1988, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1992.
What is the zoning of 556 E 52nd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 556 E 52nd 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 556 E 52nd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 556 E 52nd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 556 E 52nd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 556 E 52nd Ave?
Elementary: Henderson Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 556 E 52nd Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.
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