896 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1970 on a 350 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 69% of the buildings on E 56th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,592,300
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 350 m²
Built
1970
6 notes2 clear
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What the records show for 896 E 56th Ave

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About 896 E 56th Ave

Assessed at $1,592,300 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 56th Ave. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is smaller than 78% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Moberly Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 896 E 56th Ave

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2026$1,592,300
Up 18% since 2021
20202026

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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Area≈ 350 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 896 E 56th Ave
Elementary catchmentMoberly Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson StrongStart Centre281 m
John Henderson Annex281 m
Walter Moberly Elementary329 m
Ross Park333 m
Moberly Park353 m

How catchments work

Transit near 896 E 56th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.3 km
Northbound Fraser St @ E 56 Ave · 8, N8334 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 55 Ave · 8, N8357 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 57 Ave · 8, N8359 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, N8

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 896 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: 12 new-building permits and 5 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 896 E 56th Ave

What is 896 E 56th Ave assessed at?

$1,592,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 896 E 56th Ave built?

In 1970, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 896 E 56th Ave?

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

What can be built at 896 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 896 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 896 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 896 E 56th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 896 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 896 E 56th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.3 km away in a straight line.

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