688 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC

An 18-unit strata building, built 1997 on a 1,658 m² C-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 65% of the buildings on E 56th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026
$474,000
Zoning
C-1
Strata units
18
Built
1997
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What the records show for 688 E 56th Ave

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About 688 E 56th Ave

Units are assessed from $436,000 to $572,000; the typical unit is $474,000. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2020: addition or alteration, not applicable ($5,000). School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 688 E 56th Ave

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Whole building, 18 units: units are assessed from $436,000 to $572,000, typical unit $474,000.

2026$8,802,000
Up 26% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 1 since 2017

Jan 2020 · Addition or alteration, not applicable$5,000

Schools and parks near 688 E 56th Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson StrongStart Centre350 m
John Henderson Annex350 m
John Henderson Elementary507 m
Moberly Park516 m
Sunset Park581 m

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Transit near 688 E 56th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.0 km
Northbound Fraser St @ E 56 Ave · 8, N883 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 57 Ave · 8, N896 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 55 Ave · 8, N899 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, N8

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Night Purple Leaf Plum
Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 33 m
Truck route33 m

Crime near 688 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: 7 new-building permits and 2 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 688 E 56th Ave

What are the units at 688 E 56th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $436,000 to $572,000; the typical unit is $474,000.

When was 688 E 56th Ave built?

In 1997, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 688 E 56th Ave?

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

Is 688 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 688 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 688 E 56th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2020: addition or alteration ($5,000). More

Which schools serve 688 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 688 E 56th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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