311 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1961 on a 375 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on E 56th Ave.
What the records show for 311 E 56th Ave
R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes
Assessed at $1,717,000, +23% since 2021
Value is almost all land
Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
14 new buildings and 13 demolitions within 300 m
Not on the Heritage Register
Outside the City floodplain
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About 311 E 56th Ave
Assessed at $1,717,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 26% of the houses on E 56th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.4 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 311 E 56th Ave
Bus routes within 400 m: 3
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Crime near 311 E 56th Ave
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Crime near 311 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: 14 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 365 E 54th Ave Nov 2025
- 6933 Prince Edward St Mar 2025
- 459 E 57th Ave May 2026
- 319 E 55th Ave Mar 2026
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 311 E 56th Ave
What is 311 E 56th Ave assessed at?
$1,717,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 311 E 56th Ave built?
In 1961, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 311 E 56th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 311 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 311 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 311 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 311 E 56th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 311 E 56th Ave?
Elementary: Henderson Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 311 E 56th Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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