156 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1946 on a 417 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 91% of the buildings on E 56th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,998,700
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 417 m²
Built
1946
1 to check6 notes2 clear
Unlock full report · $20See a sample report

What the records show for 156 E 56th Ave

Street view

About 156 E 56th Ave

Assessed at $1,998,700 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 59% of the houses on E 56th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Sexsmith Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.2 km away.

Read every record and what to do next
Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.
 Unlock full report for $20 CADSee a sample report

Assessment history of 156 E 56th Ave

Unlock
2026$1,998,700
Up 30% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Unlock
Area≈ 417 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 156 E 56th Ave
Elementary catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary459 m
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary675 m
John Henderson Elementary689 m
Sunset Park595 m
Langara Golf Course706 m

How catchments work

Transit near 156 E 56th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.2 km
Southbound Main St @ E 56 Ave · 378 m
Northbound Main St @ E 57 Ave · 3100 m
Southbound Main St @ E 54 Ave · 3208 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Hawthorn Species
Ground elevation≈ 51 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 87 m
Truck route87 m

Crime near 156 E 56th Ave

Unlock

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Unlock

Within 300 m in the last two years: 6 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 156 E 56th Ave

What is 156 E 56th Ave assessed at?

$1,998,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 156 E 56th Ave built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 156 E 56th Ave?

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

What can be built at 156 E 56th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 156 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 156 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 156 E 56th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 156 E 56th 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 156 E 56th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

Compare 156 E 56th Ave with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change

Other addresses on E 56th Ave

Full reportEvery record explained · PDF
 Unlock $20

Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 21, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary