2648 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1962 on a 533 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 61% of the buildings on E 56th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026
$1,882,000
Zoning
R1-1
Strata units
2
Built
1962
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What the records show for 2648 E 56th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 533 m², 13.3 m wide and 40.3 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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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,882,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1962

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14 new buildings and 7 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2648 E 56th Ave

Units are assessed from $1,882,000 to $1,882,000; the typical unit is $1,882,000. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Kingsford Smith Elementary and Killarney Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2648 E 56th Ave

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Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,882,000 to $1,882,000, typical unit $1,882,000.

2026$1,882,000
20242026

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

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Oct 2022 · New building, duplex w/secondary suite, secondary suite$1,027,900
2 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 2648 E 56th Ave

Elementary catchmentKingsford Smith Elementary
Secondary catchmentKillarney Secondary
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith353 m
David Oppenheimer Elementary672 m
Sir James Douglas Elementary831 m
Bobolink Park479 m
Humm Park679 m

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Transit near 2648 E 56th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)2.7 km
Southbound Elliott St @ E 56 Ave · 2984 m
Eastbound Ashburn St @ Elliott St · 2991 m
Northbound Muirfield Dr @ Lynbrook Dr · 29181 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 29

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Flowering Ash
Ground elevation≈ 95 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2648 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: 14 new-building permits and 7 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 2648 E 56th Ave

What are the units at 2648 E 56th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,882,000 to $1,882,000; the typical unit is $1,882,000.

When was 2648 E 56th Ave built?

In 1962, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2648 E 56th Ave?

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

Is 2648 E 56th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2648 E 56th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2648 E 56th 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 2648 E 56th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2022: new building ($1,027,900). More

Which schools serve 2648 E 56th Ave?

Elementary: Kingsford Smith Elementary. Secondary: Killarney Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2648 E 56th Ave?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 2.7 km away in a straight line.

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