Home Vancouver, BC Kerrisdale 1956 W 42nd Avenue

1956 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3177696

1956 W 42nd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6M 2B1

Vancouver Houses for Sale

10 days on the market

$3,098,000

Est. Mortgage $13,706/mo

Listing updated: Oct 28, 2026 at 08:23pm

EstateBlock checked: Oct 30, 2026 at 05:45am

5 Beds

5 Baths

2416 sqft

1282 $ /sqft

1995 built

OPEN HOUSE

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Bright, welcoming and perfectly suited for family living, this beautifully maintained Kerrisdale home offers a spacious and functional floor plan. Built in 1995, the home features generous principal rooms, excellent natural light and comfortable living spaces ideal for both everyday life and entertaining. 4 bedrooms upstairs provide plenty of room for a growing family, while air conditioning ensures year-round comfort. 2 gas fireplaces and a 1 bed suite in the basement. Enjoy a private backyard, 2 car garage and the convenience of being just a short walk from Kerrisdale Village, Magee and Point Grey Secondary Schools. Easy access to UBC, YVR, shopping, restaurants and neighbourhood amenities. Enjoy everything Kerrisdale has to offer. Virtual staging. OPEN HOUSE SAT OCT 31st 1-3pm

Open houses

31 Oct, 2026 (12:00 PM to 02:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	417
Basement Features	Partial, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling	Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed, Wall/Wall/Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Concrete
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$3,098,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	5
Full Bathrooms	4
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2416
Year Built	1995
Age Of Building	31
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
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	4016.08
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	34
MLS^® #	R3177696
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Kerrisdale
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6M 2B1
Gross Taxes	$12,129
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3177696 / Active	10-20-2026	$3,098,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	9'7 x 9'7 ft
Main Level	Living Room	14'11 x 14'11 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	15'0 x 15'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Main Level	Family Room	13'8 x 13'8 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11'4 x 11'4 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	4'1 x 4'1 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	15'4 x 15'4 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	6'11 x 6'11 ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	11'1 x 11'1 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	7'8 x 7'8 ft
Basement Level	Laundry	5'4 x 5'4 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	No	#4
Above Level	Yes	#3
Above Level	Yes	#3
Basement	Yes	#3

Listed by: Macdonald Realty

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

Secondary
Magee Secondary School: Above Average 0.48 km 7.6/10
Elementary
Maple Grove Elementary School: Above Average 0.39 km 7.7/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Vancouver College: Above Average 1.11 km 9.5/10
Elementary, Secondary
Vancouver College: Above Average 1.11 km 9.5/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Maple St: 0.14 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Oakridge-41St Stn: 2.50 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 48.2%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 8.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 37.8%
Employment Rate: Average 63.2%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
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

24 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,734,880

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 2.50 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How KERRISDALE compares

This property

10 DOM

Very fast

Kerrisdale avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

1956 W 42nd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 24/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 44% above comparable active properties in Kerrisdale. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.2% and an area average of 67 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 542 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Climate Risk for V6M 2B1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6M 2B1, 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 A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~5.2 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 (38 nearby)

Myst asian bistro · 207 m · Restaurant
@26 viet cafe · 228 m · Restaurant
Golden ocean seafood restaurant · 231 m · Restaurant

Shopping (37 nearby)

Pharmasave · 241 m · Pharmacy
Petit pont · 254 m · Clothes
London drugs · 274 m · Pharmacy

Groceries (13 nearby)

Sweet e's pastries and sweets · 213 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 267 m · Beverages
Breezy buys · 276 m · Convenience

Cafes (13 nearby)

La cuisson cafe · 245 m · Cafe
Adonia · 268 m · Cafe
Honolulu coffee · 331 m · Cafe

Healthcare (5 nearby)

Pharmasave · 241 m · Healthcare
London drugs · 274 m · Healthcare
Kerrisdale pharmacy · 457 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Kerrisdale community centre · 431 m · Gym

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w 49 ave @ yew st · 919 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

30 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.7 / 10	Distance 387 m
Magee Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.6 / 10	Distance 475 m
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 485 m
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 487 m
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 489 m
Vancouver College	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 1.11 KM
Sir William Osler Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.31 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.44 KM
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.46 KM
Dr. R. E. McKechnie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.75 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.88 KM
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 1.93 KM
King David High School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
Rose-des-vents	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
Secondaire Jules-Verne	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.37 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.38 KM
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
Kerrisdale Annex	Public	Grades Served K-2	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.49 KM
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
David Lloyd George Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.5 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Vancouver Montessori School	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 1956 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

1956 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC Oakridge-41st 2.5 km

45 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Oakridge-41st → Waterfront
45 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Oakridge-41st → Metrotown
63 min
SFU Burnaby via Oakridge-41st → Production Way
70 min
Richmond Centre via Oakridge-41st → Brighouse
46 min
YVR Airport via Oakridge-41st → YVR-Airport
47 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

1956 W 42nd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 2.5 km from Oakridge-41st, with a 45 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Maple St (0.14 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (61/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1956 W 42nd Avenue

Car-Dependent 95

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 61

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 0

Bike Score - Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

BC Assessment Value — 1956 W 42nd Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 013-630-601).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,811,000

-6.6% YoY

-1.1%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$2,271,000

Buildings

$540,000

Year Built

1995

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$12,129

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$2,271,000	$540,000	$2,811,000	-6.6%
2025	$2,465,000	$544,000	$3,009,000	+0.2%
2024	$2,451,000	$551,000	$3,002,000	+0.6%
2023	$2,421,000	$563,000	$2,984,000	+1.6%
2022	$2,421,000	$515,000	$2,936,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 1956 W 42nd Avenue

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Property Taxes $1,011

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Financing 80% of the $3,098,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $12,843/month in total estimated carrying costs, $1,011 property tax.

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This listing generates an estimated $7,909/month in rental income, leaving a -$5,159/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 55% down.

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