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156 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3102331

167 days on the market

$1,699,000

Est. Mortgage $7,516/mo

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 12:47pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:40am

5 Beds

2 Baths

2189 sqft

776 $ /sqft

1918 built

167 days on the market

$1,699,000

Est. $7,516/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 12:47pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 12:40am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 156 E 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Fantastic opportunity for investors or builders in a highly sought-after central location! This charming bungalow sits on flat & north-facing lot and has seen numerous improvements over the years, including an updated kitchen, bathroom, newer laminate flooring, fresh paint, upgraded windows, and a skylight that brings in natural light. The main floor offers 3 bedrooms, while the lower level features a 2-bedroom suite with its own separate entrance-perfect for extended family or as a mortgage helper. Just steps from Sunset Community Centre, Langara Golf Course, and Langara College. Close to transit, the Canada Line at Langara Station, as well as nearby shops, restaurants, cafes, and more!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry	In Unit, Common Area
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Laminate, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,699,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2189
Year Built	1918
Age Of Building	108
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Rear Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	2

Lot & Land

Lot Size	3904
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	32
MLS^® #	R3102331
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	South Vancouver
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5X 1H8
Gross Taxes	$8,573.58
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3102331 / Active	03-23-2026	$1,699,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	5'0 x 5'0 ft
Main Level	Living Room	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	7'1 x 7'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'4 x 10'4 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'9 x 9'9 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'4 x 9'4 ft
Below	Recreation Room	9'11 x 9'11 ft
Below	Family Room	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Below	Kitchen	11'7 x 11'7 ft
Below	Bedroom	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Below	Bedroom	10'1 x 10'1 ft
Below	Laundry	6'10 x 6'10 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#3
Below	No	#3

Listed by: RE/MAX Select Properties

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS^® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary School: Above Average 0.73 km 7.8/10
Secondary
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School: Above Average 1.65 km 8.1/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Andrew's: Above Average 0.79 km 7.9/10
Secondary
King David High School: Above Average 1.98 km 7.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Main St @ 54 Ave: 0.1 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Langara-49Th Stn: 1.09 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Below Average
Property Crime Rate: Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Average 28.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Above Average 18.7%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 42.6%
Employment Rate: Above Average 69.8%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise: Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

55 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,833,221

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.09 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How SOUTH VANCOUVER compares

This property

167 DOM

Listed

South Vancouver avg

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Vancouver avg

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156 E 53rd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 55/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 7.9% below comparable active properties in South Vancouver, which is a strong competitive signal. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5X 1H8

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5X 1H8, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4.7 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Restaurants (16 nearby)

Original tandoori kitchen · 302 m · Restaurant
Best quality sweets & restaurant · 337 m · Restaurant
Himalaya restaurant · 347 m · Restaurant

Shopping (15 nearby)

Nanda jewellers · 254 m · Jeweller
Bharti art jewellers · 316 m · Jeweller
Main care pharmacy · 352 m · Pharmacy

Groceries (8 nearby)

Bangla bazar · 278 m · Supermarket
Punjab food center · 297 m · Supermarket
Persia foods · 506 m · Supermarket

Cafes (4 nearby)

Tim hortons · 423 m · Cafe
Roots café · 428 m · Cafe
Breka bakery & café · 936 m · Cafe

Healthcare (4 nearby)

Main care pharmacy · 352 m · Healthcare
Naz's pharmacy · 538 m · Healthcare
Rexall · 951 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound e 49 ave @ fraser st · 997 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

33 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
John Henderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	4.7 / 10	Distance 570 m
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.8 / 10	Distance 728 m
St. Andrew's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 788 m
St Andrew's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 791 m
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 917 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.15 KM
John Oliver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	5.5 / 10	Distance 1.39 KM
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.46 KM
Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 1.47 KM
Kerrisdale Annex	Public	Grades Served K-2	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.48 KM
Walter Moberly Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.69 KM
des Colibris	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.89 KM
Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
King David High School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Royal Canadian College	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Rose-des-vents	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Secondaire Jules-Verne	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.18 KM
General Brock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.21 KM
Sir James Douglas Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.28 KM
David Thompson Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.34 KM
Sir William Osler Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Sir Richard McBride Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.58 KM
Qawsain Knowledge House	Independent	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.70 KM
Tecumseh Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.72 KM
David Lloyd George Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
Tecumseh Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
General Wolfe Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM
Vancouver College	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.88 KM
Sir James Douglas Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Robert J. Tait Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM

Pre-computed routes from 156 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

156 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC Langara-49th 1.1 km

30 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Langara-49th → Waterfront
30 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Langara-49th → Metrotown
48 min
SFU Burnaby via Langara-49th → Production Way
55 min
Richmond Centre via Langara-49th → Brighouse
27 min
YVR Airport via Langara-49th → YVR-Airport
28 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
9 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
9 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
17 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
8 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
8 min

Calculate your commute

156 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.1 km from Langara-49th, with a 30 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Main St @ 54 Ave (0.1 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (67/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 156 E 53rd Avenue

Car-Dependent 87

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 67

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 82

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 156 E 53rd Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 013-337-327).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,850,500

-5.5% YoY

+2.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,819,000

Buildings

$31,500

Year Built

1918

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$8,765

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,819,000	$31,500	$1,850,500	-5.5%
2025	$1,925,000	$33,000	$1,958,000	+0.0%
2024	$1,926,000	$31,700	$1,957,700	+7.3%
2023	$1,794,000	$31,300	$1,825,300	+6.8%
2022	$1,679,000	$30,200	$1,709,200	—

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Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($339,800), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $7,203/month — $6,489 principal & interest, $714 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 3, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $5,336/month, this property runs a $2,043/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 46% down.

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