168 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1983 on a 362 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 53rd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,247,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 362 m²
Built
1983
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What the records show for 168 E 53rd Ave

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About 168 E 53rd Ave

Assessed at $2,247,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 53% of the houses on E 53rd Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2021: new building, laneway house ($184,875). School catchment: Sexsmith Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 168 E 53rd Ave

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2026$2,247,000
Up 46% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2021 · New building, laneway house$184,875

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 362 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 168 E 53rd Ave
Elementary catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
John Henderson Elementary544 m
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary664 m
St Andrew's787 m
Sunset Park427 m
Langara Golf Course688 m

How catchments work

Transit near 168 E 53rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.1 km
Northbound Main St @ 54 Ave · 382 m
Southbound Main St @ E 54 Ave · 3116 m
Southbound Main St @ E 51 Ave · 3211 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 56 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 63 m
Truck route63 m

Crime near 168 E 53rd 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 14 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 168 E 53rd Ave

What is 168 E 53rd Ave assessed at?

$2,247,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 168 E 53rd Ave built?

In 1983, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 168 E 53rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 168 E 53rd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 168 E 53rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 168 E 53rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 168 E 53rd Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2021: new building ($184,875). More

Which schools serve 168 E 53rd Ave?

Elementary: Sexsmith Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 168 E 53rd Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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