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2255 E 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1958 on a 333 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 80% of the buildings on E 42nd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,413,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 333 m²

Built

1958

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What the records show for 2255 E 42nd Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 333 m², 9.9 m wide and 33.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1958: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2021 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,413,000, +99% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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20 new buildings and 14 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 2255 E 42nd Ave

Assessed at $2,413,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 42nd Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is smaller than 93% of the lots in Victoria-Fraserview. Rebuilt after a 2021 demolition. School catchment: Waverley Elementary and David Thompson Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away.

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Assessment history of 2255 E 42nd Ave

2026$2,413,000

Up 99% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Dec 2021 · New building, duplex w/secondary suite$626,750

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 333 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2255 E 42nd Ave

Elementary catchmentWaverley Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

Tecumseh Elementary524 m

G T Cunningham Elementary553 m

Waverley Elementary611 m

Nanaimo Park557 m

Jones Park612 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2255 E 42nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)1.7 km

Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Gladstone St · 4189 m

Westbound E 41 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 41134 m

Westbound E 41 Ave @ Gladstone St · 41158 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 29, 41, N20, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Bloodgood Plane Tree

Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE 41st Ave, 69 m

Truck route69 m

Crime near 2255 E 42nd Ave

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 20 new-building permits and 14 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Victoria-Fraserview, the City issued 156 new-building permits and 76 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2255 E 42nd Ave

What is 2255 E 42nd Ave assessed at?

$2,413,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2255 E 42nd Ave built?

In 1958, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2255 E 42nd Ave?

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

What can be built at 2255 E 42nd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2255 E 42nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2255 E 42nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2255 E 42nd Ave be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 2255 E 42nd Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2021: new building ($626,750). More

Which schools serve 2255 E 42nd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2255 E 42nd Ave?

29th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.

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