549 E 56TH AVENUE

Vancouver, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: South Vancouver
C$1,698,000

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How should buyers evaluate 549 E 56TH AVENUE?

Start by reading this listing in its Vancouver South Vancouver context: price, property type, land or strata setup, age, transit, schools, similar supply, carrying costs and resale liquidity should be considered together, not just photos and asking price.

What should be checked before writing an offer?
  • Recent comparable sales, competing active listings, days on market, price changes and current market pace.
  • Property condition, inspection risk, insurance, financing, tax, title and any disclosure documents.
  • For strata homes, review minutes, contingency reserve, special levies, rental rules and pet bylaws.
How do buyers find land with rebuild or multiplex potential, what should they watch, and how can returns be improved?

To find land with this potential, start with zoning, lot size, frontage, lane or driveway access, servicing, trees, slope, basement conditions, BC Assessment, title restrictions and municipal permits. The highest-return plan is usually not simply the maximum unit count; it is the best balance between approval risk, construction cost, rent or resale pricing, floor-plan efficiency, parking and holding period.

Vancouver listings should separate R1-1, RS, RT, laneway house and multiplex rules during review. R1-1 is an important low-density housing reform signal, but heritage, trees, underground servicing, parking, corner-lot conditions and existing building condition can all change the practical outcome.

Vancouver R1-1 / RS / RT / laneway quick checklist
  • Confirm whether zoning is R1-1, RS, RT or another district.
  • Review laneway house, multiplex, heritage, tree, parking and servicing rules separately.
  • Do not rely on lot size alone; corner-lot conditions, underground servicing and existing building condition can affect the plan.
What does this page not replace?

It does not replace a realtor, lawyer, inspector, mortgage broker, insurance review, tax advice, strata documents, BC Assessment or municipal records. Use it to form better questions, then verify independently.

For sale
549 E 56TH AVENUE

Remarks

Located in highly desirable Vancouver South. This well-maintained Vancouver Special offers exceptional value and convenience just steps to transit, parks, top-rated schools, shopping, and Langara College. Featuring 5 bedrooms, this home includes a bright upper level with spacious living areas and a functional layout, plus a self-contained mortgage helper suite with separate entry-perfect for extended family or rental income. A rare opportunity to own in a family-friendly, amenity-rich neighborhood with strong long-term investment potential. (id:56153)

Property Details

House
Building Type
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1983
Year Built
43 years
Age
45
Days on Site
3,564 sf
Lot Area
2,290 sqft
Interior Size
C$741
Price per Sqft

Transaction: For sale

Lot Frontage: 33 ft

Status: active

Listing ID: 29630346 (R3113387)

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Property Summary

Price: C$1,698,000

Lot Area: 3,564 sf

Lot Frontage: 33 ft

PID: 013-742-418

Days on Site: 45 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-04-20

Updated on: 2026-06-03 12:03 PM PDT

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Schools

John Henderson Elementary ELEMENTARY
Public · School District 39
451 53rd Ave E, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 386.6 m
John Oliver Secondary SECONDARY
Public · School District 39
530 41st Ave E, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 1.5 km
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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
Garden Fresh Food & Grocery
About 680.2 m away
6529 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Money BBQ & Produce
About 760.8 m away
6457 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Shopping Centres
Esso
About 983.1 m away
688 Southeast Marine Drive, Vancouver
Petro-Canada
About 999.4 m away
710 Southeast Marine Drive, Vancouver
Parks / Green Space
Water in The Rain City Garden
About 426.5 m away
Sunset Community Garden
About 439.1 m away

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