85 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1985 on a 424 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 56th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,281,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 424 m²
Built
1985
6 notes2 clear
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What the records show for 85 E 56th Ave

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About 85 E 56th Ave

Assessed at $2,281,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 78% of the houses on E 56th Ave. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is larger than 72% of the lots in Sunset. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2019: new building, laneway house ($144,410). 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 85 E 56th Ave

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2026$2,281,000
Up 26% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Nov 2019 · New building, laneway house$144,410

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 424 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 85 E 56th Ave
Elementary catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary405 m
John Henderson Elementary745 m
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary780 m
Langara Golf Course596 m
Sunset Park641 m

How catchments work

Transit near 85 E 56th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.1 km
Southbound Main St @ E 56 Ave · 3184 m
Northbound Main St @ E 57 Ave · 3209 m
Southbound Main St @ E 54 Ave · 3225 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Flowering Ash, Shademaster Honeylocust
Ground elevation≈ 52 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 185 m

Crime near 85 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: 5 new-building permits and 9 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 85 E 56th Ave

What is 85 E 56th Ave assessed at?

$2,281,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 85 E 56th Ave built?

In 1985, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2007.

What is the zoning of 85 E 56th Ave?

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

What can be built at 85 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 85 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 85 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 85 E 56th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2019: new building ($144,410). More

Which schools serve 85 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 85 E 56th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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