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16 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A 2-unit strata building, built 1976 on a 377 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 66% of the buildings on E 56th Ave.
Typical unit, 2026
$1,635,000
Zoning
R1-1
Strata units
2
Built
1976
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What the records show for 16 E 56th Ave
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3 permits on this lot since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites
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Typical unit assessed at $1,635,000
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Strata building, 2 units, built 1976
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 16 E 56th Ave
Units are assessed from $1,635,000 to $1,635,000; the typical unit is $1,635,000. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. 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 16 E 56th Ave
UnlockWhole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,635,000 to $1,635,000, typical unit $1,635,000.
2026$1,635,000
Permits on this building · 3 since 2017
UnlockMar 2022 · New building, duplex$723,500
2 more permits in the full report
Schools and parks near 16 E 56th Ave
Elementary catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary308 m
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary834 m
John Henderson Elementary850 m
Langara Golf Course515 m
Winona Park731 m
Transit near 16 E 56th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.1 km
Southbound Main St @ E 56 Ave · 3278 m
Northbound Main St @ E 57 Ave · 3299 m
Southbound Main St @ E 54 Ave · 3327 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Tree Lilac, Vaughn Hawthorn
Ground elevation≈ 51 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 286 m
Crime near 16 E 56th Ave
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Crime near 16 E 56th 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: 3 new-building permits and 0 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 7318 Ontario St Oct 2026
- 126 E 54th Ave Dec 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 16 E 56th Ave
What are the units at 16 E 56th Ave assessed at?
Units are assessed from $1,635,000 to $1,635,000; the typical unit is $1,635,000.
When was 16 E 56th Ave built?
In 1976, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.
What is the zoning of 16 E 56th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 16 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 16 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 16 E 56th Ave had?
The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2022: new building ($723,500). More
Which schools serve 16 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 16 E 56th Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.
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