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720 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1970 on a 756 m² CD-1 (829) lot with a rear lane. Older than 69% of the buildings on E 56th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,037,000
Zoning
CD-1 (829)
Lot
≈ 756 m²
Built
1970
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What the records show for 720 E 56th Ave
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Zoned CD-1 (829)
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Assessed at $2,037,000, −10% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 720 E 56th Ave
Assessed at $2,037,000 for 2026 (−28% on 2025). Assessed higher than 62% of the houses on E 56th Ave. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Sunset. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2025: new building, multiple dwelling ($5,141,861). School catchment: Moberly Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.1 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Mar 2025 · New building, multiple dwelling$5,141,861
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentMoberly Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson StrongStart Centre291 m
John Henderson Annex291 m
Walter Moberly Elementary517 m
Moberly Park457 m
Ross Park591 m
Transit near 720 E 56th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.1 km
Northbound Fraser St @ E 56 Ave · 8, N884 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 55 Ave · 8, N8113 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 57 Ave · 8, N8120 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 58 m
Truck route58 m
Crime near 720 E 56th Ave
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Crime near 720 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: 5 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.
New buildings nearby:
- 763 E 58th Ave Feb 2025
- 550 E 57th Ave Feb 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 720 E 56th Ave
What is 720 E 56th Ave assessed at?
$2,037,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 720 E 56th Ave built?
In 1970, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 720 E 56th Ave?
It is zoned CD-1 (829) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 720 E 56th Ave?
It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (829)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 720 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 720 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 720 E 56th Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2025: new building ($5,141,861). More
Which schools serve 720 E 56th Ave?
Elementary: Moberly Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 720 E 56th Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.
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