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1239 W 59th Av, Vancouver

An address in Marpole, Vancouver, zoned R1-1 (Residential Inclusive). 1 building permit is on file, most recently “Interior alterations and change of use of this existing two-storey, one family dwelling t…” (issued 25 March 2019). The City's 2026 assessed value is $4,360,000.

Zoning
R1-1 · Residential Inclusive
Neighbourhood
Marpole
Permits on file
1
Assessed value (2026)
$4,360,000
Owner names are not part of the City's open data and are never shown. Sold prices are not municipal open data and are not shown. Assessed value is the City's estimate for property tax, not a sale price.
Plan of the block around 1239 W 59th Av, drawn from City open data, with the address marked
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Neighbourhood profile

From the 2021 Census, for the small area around this address that Statistics Canada calls a dissemination area (59153269, 418 people). Statistics Canada draws these areas; they are not the City's neighbourhoods.

People
418
Households
125
Median age
42.8
Median household income (2020)
$124,000
Own their home
84%
Vancouver: 45%
Average household size
3.1
Under 15
13%
65 and over
20%
Income in the 2021 Census is for the year 2020. Statistics Canada rounds counts and does not publish some figures for very small areas.

Permit history

  1. 2019-03-25 Interior alterations and change of use of this existing two-storey, one family dwelling to a one-family dwelling with a secondary suite with 4 off-street parking spaces provided in the detached garage, having vehicular access off the rear lane. Address Note: 1237 W 59th Ave - basement 1239 W 59th Ave - 1st and 2nd storey Address has been assigned per the approved plans as the access to the secondary suite is from the east side. the access must be provided & maintained at all times; the address must be posted to be easily visible from the street; AND posted by the suite entry in accordance with the Building Bylaw. Upgrading for suite as per Special Inspection No. IA-2018-01154. To permit the legalization of a secondary suite in the entire basement. Scope of work to include : Replace existing sliding entrance with a double swing door and side light windows. New door and wall between living and remaining suite. Repair exterior concrete steps to meet 2014 VBBL. Legalize the kitchen in basement for suite. OK For Field Review as per City staff.2019 Renovation Energy Upgrade Proposal Submitted By: Tao Xue Note: - No strata-titling will be permitted - This is a two storey building pursuant to Zoning and Development By-Law - An annual Vancouver Business License must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one-family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site · $15,000
    no contractor listed
    Issued

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Recent permits in Marpole

8675 French St
Exterior alterations to provide residential improvements in the replacement of windows on multiple floors and units of this existing multiple dwelling building on this site. Okay for Field Review as per City staff · no contractor listed
2026-11-04
8188 Manitoba St
#352 - 8250 Manitoba St Interior alteration to provide first tenant improvements for a new Wholesale class B (F2) tenant at this industrial building on this site. Ok for field review per City staff: Noteworthy Stationary Supplies · no contractor listed
2026-10-30
8433 Ash St
670 SW Marine Drive Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements and a change of use/occupancy for this existing Retail - Shell (Group E) unit for a new Fitness Centre - Class 1 ( Low Occupant Assembly, Group D) tenant in unit 670 SW Marine Drive on the 2nd level of this existing mixed-use building on this site. · Sian Group Investments Inc
2026-10-27
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