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979 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 2014 on a 412 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 90% of the buildings on E 56th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,891,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 412 m²
Built
2014
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What the records show for 979 E 56th Ave
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes
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Assessed at $2,891,000, +21% since 2021
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8 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 979 E 56th Ave
Assessed at $2,891,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 56th Ave, above 95% of them. The lot is larger than 70% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Moberly Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.4 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 979 E 56th Ave
Elementary catchmentMoberly Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson StrongStart Centre290 m
John Henderson Annex290 m
Walter Moberly Elementary354 m
Ross Park298 m
Moberly Park413 m
Transit near 979 E 56th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.4 km
Northbound Fraser St @ E 56 Ave · 8, N8412 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 55 Ave · 8, N8432 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 57 Ave · 8, N8456 m
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 75 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
Crime near 979 E 56th Ave
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Crime near 979 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: 8 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 984 E 55th Ave Sep 2026
- 1005 E 55th Ave Jun 2025
- 1077 E 58th Ave Mar 2026
- 952 E 53rd Ave Apr 2026
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 979 E 56th Ave
What is 979 E 56th Ave assessed at?
$2,891,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 979 E 56th Ave built?
In 2014, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 979 E 56th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 979 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 979 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 979 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 979 E 56th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 979 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 979 E 56th Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.4 km away in a straight line.
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