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542 E 59th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1968 on a 396 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 64% of the buildings on E 59th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,711,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 396 m²
Built
1968
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What the records show for 542 E 59th Ave
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes
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Assessed at $1,711,000, +23% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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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 542 E 59th Ave
Assessed at $1,711,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 27% of the houses on E 59th Ave. The land is 93% of the value. School catchment: Trudeau Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 1.9 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
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Elementary catchmentTrudeau Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary324 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre659 m
John Henderson Annex659 m
George Park414 m
Moberly Park535 m
Transit near 542 E 59th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)1.9 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 59 Ave · 8, N8173 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 60 Ave · 8, N8195 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 57 Ave · 8, N8252 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 181 m
Crime near 542 E 59th Ave
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Crime near 542 E 59th 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 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 475 E 58th Ave Apr 2026
- 550 E 57th Ave Feb 2025
- 441 E 60th Ave Nov 2024
- 435 E 60th Ave Aug 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 542 E 59th Ave
What is 542 E 59th Ave assessed at?
$1,711,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 542 E 59th Ave built?
In 1968, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.
What is the zoning of 542 E 59th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 542 E 59th 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 542 E 59th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 542 E 59th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 542 E 59th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 542 E 59th Ave?
Elementary: Trudeau Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 542 E 59th Ave?
Marine Drive Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.
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