642 W 53rd Ave, Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3160781
642 W 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6P 1K3
Property Details for 642 W 53rd Avenue
First time offered, 642 W 53rd is a true West Coast Modern gem where architecture, landscape & Vancouver history converge. Vaulted red cedar ceilings, oak hardwood floors & a striking BC granite fireplace celebrate its timeless design. A Roy Sumi-designed Japanese garden welcomes you home. The concrete pool & patios create an unforgettable setting for summer days. This home appeared alongside William Shatner, Star Trek's Captain Kirk, in Secrets of a Married Man. With a rare 4-car garage and proximity to Jamieson Elementary (Mandarin Bilingual Program), Churchill Secondary & Oakridge Park, it's an exceptional family home to renovate and enjoy today, with the flexibility to hold or rent and significant redevelopment potential for tomorrow.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Crawl Space, Finished, Partial |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Heating Type | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air, Air Conditioning |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Structures | Residential Detached |
Building Details
| Price | $2,799,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Total Bathrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 3628 |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Age Of Building | 66 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Architecture Style | 4 Level Split |
| Stories | 4 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Utility Type | Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Double, Rear Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Rental Suites | None |
Lot & Land
| Lot Size | 7319 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 52.48 |
| MLS® # | R3160781 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | South Cambie |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6P 1K3 |
| Gross Taxes | $13,089.9 |
| Zoning | R1-1 |
Property Timeline
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3160781 / Active | 09-01-2026 | $2,799,000 |
| to view full Property History (1 earlier record) | ||
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 25' x 25' ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 16'4 x 16'4 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 14'6 x 14'6 ft |
| Main Level | Laundry | 4' x 4' ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 25' x 25' ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 13'7 x 13'7 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 9'1 x 9'1 ft |
| Abv Main 2 | Bedroom | 15'4 x 15'4 ft |
| Abv Main 2 | Bedroom | 15'4 x 15'4 ft |
| Abv Main 2 | Bedroom | 13'5 x 13'5 ft |
| Basement Level | Recreation Room | 24'7 x 24'7 ft |
| Basement Level | Study | 14'6 x 14'6 ft |
| Basement Level | Storage | 7'8 x 7'8 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Above Level | No | #5 |
| Above Main 2 | No | #5 |
| Basement | No | #3 |
Listed by: RE/MAX Real Estate Services
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
- Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School
- Above Average 0.59 km 8.3/10
- Secondary
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
- Above Average 0.47 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 1.81 km 7.9/10
- Secondary
- King David High School
- Above Average 1.26 km 7.8/10
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Southbound Cambie St @ W 54 Ave
- 0.23 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ Langara-49Th Stn
- 0.47 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Property Crime Rate
- Above Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 41.5%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 11.9%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 41.1%
- Employment Rate
- Above Average 69.7%
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
642 W 53rd Avenue has a sell-speed score of 42/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. 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 V6P 1K3
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6P 1K3, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~4.7 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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
Shopping (6 nearby)
- Langara · 350 m · Post Office
- Pharmachoice · 355 m · Pharmacy
- Rbc · 368 m · Bank
Cafes (5 nearby)
- Dylan's · 347 m · Cafe
- Cafe algan · 535 m · Cafe
- Chatime · 589 m · Cafe
Restaurants (4 nearby)
- A&w · 824 m · Fast Food
- Sushi mura · 826 m · Restaurant
- Phở hòa · 832 m · Restaurant
Transit (2 nearby)
- Skytrain @ langara-49th stn station · 466 m · Transit
- Bus stop eastbound w 49 ave @ montgomery st · 974 m · Transit
Healthcare (1 nearby)
- Pharmachoice · 355 m · Healthcare
Schools NearBy
34 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
8.1 / 10 |
Distance475 m
|
Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance562 m
|
Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
|
8.3 / 10 |
Distance593 m
|
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.3 / 10 |
Distance600 m
|
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.8 / 10 |
Distance889 m
|
Kerrisdale Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-2
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance1.06 KM
|
des Colibris |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.9 / 10 |
Distance1.25 KM
|
King David High School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.8 / 10 |
Distance1.26 KM
|
Sir William Osler Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.0 / 10 |
Distance1.38 KM
|
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.2 / 10 |
Distance1.43 KM
|
Rose-des-vents |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.5 / 10 |
Distance1.53 KM
|
Secondaire Jules-Verne |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.5 / 10 |
Distance1.58 KM
|
Royal Canadian College |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.6 / 10 |
Distance1.67 KM
|
John Henderson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
4.7 / 10 |
Distance1.79 KM
|
St. Andrew's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.9 / 10 |
Distance1.81 KM
|
David Lloyd George Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.5 / 10 |
Distance1.81 KM
|
St Andrew's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.9 / 10 |
Distance1.82 KM
|
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.2 / 10 |
Distance1.88 KM
|
Vancouver College |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.6 / 10 |
Distance1.92 KM
|
John Oliver Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.5 / 10 |
Distance2.21 KM
|
St. Anthony of Padua |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.4 / 10 |
Distance2.36 KM
|
Maple Grove Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.7 / 10 |
Distance2.37 KM
|
Magee Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.43 KM
|
Vancouver Montessori School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK
|
Catchment Info—
|
9.6 / 10 |
Distance2.43 KM
|
Dr. R. E. McKechnie Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.47 KM
|
General Brock Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.5 / 10 |
Distance2.55 KM
|
Walter Moberly Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
5.0 / 10 |
Distance2.68 KM
|
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.82 KM
|
Quilchena Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.6 / 10 |
Distance2.86 KM
|
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.4 / 10 |
Distance2.88 KM
|
Point Grey Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.2 / 10 |
Distance2.94 KM
|
Point Grey Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
|
Catchment Info—
|
8.2 / 10 |
Distance2.96 KM
|
General Wolfe Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
|
7.0 / 10 |
Distance2.97 KM
|
Westside Montessori |
Independent |
Grades ServedK
|
Catchment Info—
|
N/A |
Distance2.97 KM
|
Pre-computed routes from 642 W 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
By transit (Skytrain)
-
Downtown Vancouver via Langara-49th → Waterfront23 min
-
Metrotown, Burnaby via Langara-49th → Metrotown41 min
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SFU Burnaby via Langara-49th → Production Way48 min
-
Richmond Centre via Langara-49th → Brighouse20 min
-
YVR Airport via Langara-49th → YVR-Airport21 min
By car (off-peak)
-
Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview8 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy10 min
-
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way18 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd7 min
-
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island6 min
Calculate your commute
642 W 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.5 km from Langara-49th, with a 23 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Cambie St @ W 54 Ave (0.23 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (72/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 642 W 53rd Avenue
Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 76
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
BC Assessment Value — 642 W 53rd Avenue
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,966,000 | $103,000 | $3,069,000 |
-7.8%
|
| 2025 | $3,220,000 | $110,000 | $3,330,000 |
+0.8%
|
| 2024 | $3,190,000 | $115,000 | $3,305,000 |
+4.7%
|
| 2023 | $3,039,000 | $118,000 | $3,157,000 |
-1.8%
|
| 2022 | $3,093,000 | $123,000 | $3,216,000 | — |
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Walkability & Transit Near 642 W 53rd Avenue
Walk Score - Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score - Excellent Transit
Bikeable 76
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
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