1256 E 59th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1970 on a 356 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 64% of the buildings on E 59th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,492,900
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 356 m²
Built
1970
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What the records show for 1256 E 59th Ave

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About 1256 E 59th Ave

Assessed at $1,492,900 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 59th Ave. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is smaller than 73% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Moberly Elementary and David Thompson Secondary.

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Assessment history of 1256 E 59th Ave

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2026$1,492,900
Up 22% 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≈ 356 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1256 E 59th Ave
Elementary catchmentMoberly Elementary
Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary
Walter Moberly Elementary254 m
Walter Moberly StrongStart Centre254 m
Sir James Douglas Annex566 m
Ross Park168 m
Moberly Park395 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1256 E 59th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)2.7 km
Southbound Knight St @ E 58 Ave · 22281 m
Southbound Knight St @ E 60 Ave · 22285 m
Northbound Knight St @ E 59 Ave · 22293 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 430

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 59 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 274 m

Crime near 1256 E 59th 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: 10 new-building permits and 3 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 1256 E 59th Ave

What is 1256 E 59th Ave assessed at?

$1,492,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1256 E 59th Ave built?

In 1970, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 1256 E 59th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1256 E 59th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 1256 E 59th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1256 E 59th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1256 E 59th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1256 E 59th Ave?

Elementary: Moberly Elementary. Secondary: David Thompson Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1256 E 59th Ave?

Marine Drive Station is 2.7 km away in a straight line.

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