408 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1988 on a 349 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 56th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,878,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 349 m²
Built
1988
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What the records show for 408 E 56th Ave

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About 408 E 56th Ave

Assessed at $1,878,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on E 56th Ave. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in Sunset. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($7,000). School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 408 E 56th Ave

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2026$1,878,000
Up 24% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$7,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 349 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 408 E 56th Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson Elementary428 m
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary501 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre712 m
Sunset Park402 m
George Park740 m

How catchments work

Transit near 408 E 56th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.6 km
Northbound Main St @ E 57 Ave · 3322 m
Southbound Main St @ E 56 Ave · 3341 m
Southbound Main St @ E 54 Ave · 3391 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum
Ground elevation≈ 53 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 408 E 56th 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: 19 new-building permits and 8 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 408 E 56th Ave

What is 408 E 56th Ave assessed at?

$1,878,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 408 E 56th Ave built?

In 1988, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.

What is the zoning of 408 E 56th Ave?

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

What can be built at 408 E 56th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 408 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 408 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 408 E 56th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2023: addition or alteration ($7,000). More

Which schools serve 408 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 408 E 56th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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