Home Vancouver, BC South Vancouver 549 E 56th Avenue

549 E 56th Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3149539

45 days on the market

$1,688,000

Est. Mortgage $7,468/mo

Listing updated: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:55am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:25am

5 Beds

3 Baths

2290 sqft

737 $ /sqft

1983 built

45 days on the market

$1,688,000

Est. $7,468/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 5, 2026 at 11:55am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:25am

Photos

Exterior Front Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 549 E 56th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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. Torch on asphalt roof approx. 18 years old A rare opportunity to own in a family-friendly, amenity-rich. Neighborhood with strong long-term investment potential. 2 indoor garage. )

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Forced Air, Mixed, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Mixed
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	SOUTH
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$1,688,000
Total Bedrooms	5
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	3
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	2290
Year Built	1983
Age Of Building	43
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Community
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Tandem, Front Access, Rear Access
Total Parking Spaces	6

Lot & Land

Lot Size	3564
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	33
MLS^® #	R3149539
Area	Vancouver East
Neighbourhood	South Vancouver
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V5X 1R6
Gross Taxes	$8,215.15
Zoning	R1-1R

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3149539 / Active	07-23-2026	$1,688,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Above Level	Kitchen	10'10 x 10'10 ft
Above Level	Living Room	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Above Level	Dining Room	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	13'5 x 13'5 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	7'5 x 7'5 ft
Main Level	Living Room	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Main Level	Laundry	11'5 x 11'5 ft
Above Level	Walk-In Closet	5' x 5' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4
Above Level	Yes	#4
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest 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
John Oliver Secondary School: Average 1.48 km 5.5/10
Elementary
John Henderson Elementary School: Average 0.38 km 4.7/10

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 0.88 km 7.9/10
Secondary
Royal Canadian College: Average 2.26 km 5.6/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Fraser St @ E 55 Ave: 0.2 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Langara-49Th Stn: 1.80 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

60 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,959,768

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Market conditions

Market conditions unavailable

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.80 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

45 DOM

Listed

South Vancouver avg

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Vancouver avg

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549 E 56th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 60/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 16.1% 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 1R6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5X 1R6, 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 (33 nearby)

Dosa hut · 200 m · Restaurant
New novelty restaurant · 537 m · Restaurant
Hometown pizza · 548 m · Fast Food

Shopping (27 nearby)

The ups store · 562 m · Post Office
Sikander hair styling · 587 m · Hairdresser
Main care pharmacy · 606 m · Pharmacy

Groceries (12 nearby)

Vancouver meat market · 521 m · Butcher
Fraserview meat shop · 556 m · Butcher
Garden fresh food & grocery · 677 m · Supermarket

Cafes (8 nearby)

Breka bakery & café · 668 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 685 m · Cafe
Broyé cafe & bakery · 809 m · Cafe

Healthcare (7 nearby)

Main care pharmacy · 606 m · Healthcare
Rexall · 650 m · Healthcare
Caretel medical clinic · 767 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound e 49 ave @ quebec st · 977 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

35 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
John Henderson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	4.7 / 10	Distance 381 m
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 582 m
Walter Moberly Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.0 / 10	Distance 810 m
St. Andrew's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 879 m
St Andrew's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 880 m
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.21 KM
John Oliver Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	5.5 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.1 / 10	Distance 1.48 KM
Sir James Douglas Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 1.58 KM
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 1.65 KM
David Thompson Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.78 KM
Qawsain Knowledge House	Independent	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.04 KM
des Colibris	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
Kerrisdale Annex	Public	Grades Served K-2	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.13 KM
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.16 KM
Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
Sir James Douglas Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.6 / 10	Distance 2.22 KM
Royal Canadian College	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	5.6 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Tecumseh Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.1 / 10	Distance 2.32 KM
Tecumseh Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.46 KM
General Brock Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.51 KM
Sir Richard McBride Annex	Public	Grades Served K-3	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.58 KM
King David High School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 2.65 KM
David Oppenheimer Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.68 KM
Corpus Christi School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.78 KM
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.4 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Rose-des-vents	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Secondaire Jules-Verne	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.82 KM
Sir Richard McBride Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Waverley Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM
Robert J. Tait Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM

Pre-computed routes from 549 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC

549 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC Langara-49th 1.8 km

39 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Langara-49th → Waterfront
39 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Langara-49th → Metrotown
57 min
SFU Burnaby via Langara-49th → Production Way
64 min
Richmond Centre via Langara-49th → Brighouse
36 min
YVR Airport via Langara-49th → YVR-Airport
37 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

549 E 56th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.8 km from Langara-49th, with a 39 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Fraser St @ E 55 Ave (0.2 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (57/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 549 E 56th Avenue

Car-Dependent 78

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 57

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 65

Bike Score - Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

BC Assessment Value — 549 E 56th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 013-742-418).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$1,753,000

-5.4% YoY

+1.0%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$1,566,000

Buildings

$187,000

Year Built

1983

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$8,404

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$1,566,000	$187,000	$1,753,000	-5.4%
2025	$1,667,000	$186,000	$1,853,000	-0.9%
2024	$1,685,000	$185,000	$1,870,000	+4.2%
2023	$1,605,000	$189,000	$1,794,000	+6.3%
2022	$1,496,000	$191,000	$1,687,000	—

Mortgage Calculator for 549 E 56th Avenue

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Property Taxes $685

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A 20% down payment of $337,600 on this $1,688,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $6,447/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $7,132/month, $685 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 5, 2026

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With $5,309/month in estimated rental income against $7,307/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$1,998/month. A 45% down payment would reach break-even.

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