6872 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC
•South CambieFor Sale
25 days
- $2,980,000
- 5 bed
- 3 bath
- 3556 sqft
- Built in 1958
MLS® R3155106
•RE/MAX Real Estate Services
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642 W 53RD AVENUE
Address642 W 53RD AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6P 1K3
Beds6
Baths3
Sq Ft3,628
TypeSingle Family Residence
StructureResidential Detached
Year Built1960
Style4 Level Split
Size3,628 sqft
Lot Size7,319 sq ft
Parking4 parking spots
Taxes$13,089.9 /yr (2026)
StatusFor Sale
MLS®#R3160781
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Updated
Listed ByRE/MAX Real Estate Services
Property Description642 W 53RD AVENUE, Vancouver, BC
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.
This Single Family Residence home located at 642 W 53rd Avenue, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 2 days. This property is listed at $2,799,000 with an estimated mortgage of $13,090* per month. It has 6 beds, 3 bathrooms, and is 3,628 square feet. The property was built in 1960. 642 W 53rd Avenue, Vancouver BC V6P 1K3 is in the South Cambie Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. Oakridge VW, South Granville and South Vancouver are nearby neighborhoods.
Facts & FeaturesProperty facts for 642 W 53RD AVENUE, Vancouver
Property
- Area Minor
- South Cambie
- Postal Code
- V6P 1K3
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1,960
- Size (Interior)
- 3,628 sqft
- Building Area Total
- 3,628 sqft
- Area Major
- Vancouver West
- Property Type
- Residential
- Status
- Active
- Last Modified
- 2026-09-02
Inside
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Main Level Bathrooms
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet
- Fireplace
- 1
- Rooms
- Above Grade Finished Area
- Below Grade Finished Area
- Kitchen Appliances
- Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Patio And Porch Features
- Patio
- Fireplace Features
- Gas
- Window Features
- Window Coverings
Building
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Floor Area Below Grade
- Basement
- Crawl Space, Finished, Partial
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Structure
- Residential Detached
- Levels
- Multi/Split
- Construction
- Frame Wood, Other (Exterior), Vinyl Siding
Parking
- Parking Space (A)
- 4
- Parking Features
- Garage Double, Rear Access
- Garage
- Yes
Fees
- Taxes
- $13,089.9
- Tax Year
- 2,026
- Central A/C Included
- Yes
Utilities
- Utilities
- Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
- Sewer
- Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water Source
- Public
Highlights
- Community Features
- Shopping Nearby
Land
- Lot Size Units
- Square Feet
- Lot Features
- Central Location, Near Golf Course, Lane Access, Private, Recreation Nearby
- Lot Size (sq ft)
- 7,319
- Lot Size (acres)
- 0.17
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Frontage
- 52.48
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 52.48 x IRR 117.38 X 111.31
- Lot Size Area
- 7,319
Listing Details
- MLS® Number
- R3160781
- Ownership
- Freehold NonStrata
- Age
- 66 years
- Main Floor Finished Area
- 1,141 sqft
- Listing Source
- GVR – FVREB – CADREB – BCNREB – Resi
Additional Property Details
- Above Grade Finished Area
- Below Grade Finished Area
- Basement Finished Area
- Main Floor Finished Area
- Main Level Bathrooms
- Age of Building
- Legal Description
- Distance to Transit
- Fireplace Features
- Patio & Porch
- Fencing
- Covered Parking Places
Rooms
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Sold HistoryListing records and last sold date for 642 W 53RD AVENUE, Vancouver
Selling
| MLS® # | Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXXXXXXXXX | Xxx XX, XXXX | Listed | — |
| XXXXXXXXXX | Xxx XX, XXXX | Xxxxxxx | $X,XXX,XXX |
| Xxx XX, XXXX | Xxxxxx | $X,XXX,XXX |
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Tax history for 642 W 53rd Ave - BC Assessment
| Year | Land + Improvements | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,966,000 + $103,000 | $3,069,000 |
Location
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NeighbourhoodNearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 642 53rd Avenue, Vancouver
| Area | Avg. Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| This Home | $2,799,000 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Vancouver | $1,983,675 | Sep 5, 2026 |
| South Cambie | $1,664,345 | Sep 5, 2026 |
Amenities
Grocery Stores
- Mother India1.31 km
- Punjab Food Center1.31 km
- Persia Foods Produce Markets1.37 km
Malls
- Oakridge Centre1.08 km
- Oakridge Centre Administration1.21 km
- Arbutus Shopping Centre3.90 km
Pharmacy
- Langara PharmChoice0.36 km
Liquor
- BC Liquor Stores1.38 km
Libraries
- Langara College Library0.75 km
- Vancouver Public Library, Oakridge Branch1.01 km
Entertainment & Sports
Movie Theaters
- Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP1.42 km
- The Park Theatre3.58 km
Restaurants
- Dylan's0.38 km
- Peninsula (Oakridge) Seafood Restaurant1.01 km
- Teriyaki Experience1.01 km
Nightlife
- Dublin Crossing - Vancouver1.45 km
- The Yard Cafe2.05 km
- Hudson's Landing Pub2.14 km
Arenas
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club4.43 km
- Pacific Coliseum at the PNE4.79 km
Health and Fitness
Fitness
- YC Fitness0.49 km
- Tisdall Park0.55 km
Golf
- Langara Trail0.34 km
- Langara Men's Golf Club0.53 km
- Langara Golf Course0.53 km
Hospitals
- BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre2.40 km
- BC Children's Hospital - Mental Health Building2.45 km
Parks
Parks Nearby
- Cambie Park0.16 km
- Langara Golf Course0.56 km
- Tisdall Park0.59 km
Trails Nearby
- Fraser River Trail - Hudson Gateway2.69 km
- Bridgeport Trail3.05 km
- Admiralty trail head3.12 km
Public Recreation Center
- YMCA Of Greater Vancouver - South Slope0.65 km
- Marpole Community Centre0.90 km
- Sunset Community Centre1.36 km
Museum
- British Columbia Museum of Medicine4.92 km
- 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum4.99 km
University & College
- Langara College1.31 km
- VanWest College3.05 km
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Richmond Campus5.26 km
Preschools
- Spare Time Ii0.60 km
Downtown
- Downtown Richmond6.29 km
Skytrain Station
- Langara–49th Avenue Station Skytrain0.53 km
Bus Stations
- Southbound Cambie St @ W 54 Ave0.11 km
- Northbound Main St @ E 16 Ave0.11 km
- Northbound Main St @ 54 Ave0.12 km
- Aberdeen Station @ Bay 20.25 km
- Northbound Cambie St @ W 57 Ave0.35 km
Airports
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)5.32 km
Seabus
- Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound7.20 km
BC Ferries
- BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay20.17 km
West Coast Express
- Waterfront Station West Coast Express7.09 km
Elementary
- Dr Annie B Jamieson0.56 km
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary0.60 km
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier0.61 km
Secondary
- Sir Winston Churchill0.43 km
- Sir Winston Churchill Secondary0.48 km
- King David1.25 km
About: 642 W 53RD AVENUE, Vancouver
If this detached house doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 4,305 houses for sale in Vancouver.
This freehold detached house was built in 1960 and is currently listed at $771 per square foot. The property sits on a 7,319 sq ft lot with 52.48 feet of frontage. The property offers 4 parking spaces, a garage, 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $13,090 in 2026.
642 W 53RD AVENUE is in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and found in the community of South Cambie in Vancouver.
Neighboring communities include Shaughnessy, Main and Fairview VW. 53rd has 5 homes currently on the market, while the district of South Cambie has 87 postings on the market. That's just 2.0% of the 4,305 total listings for sale in the city of Vancouver. In South Cambie, the average asking price for a detached house is $1,664,804, which translates to an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $7,786.* Notably, this is 0.8 times the average list price of $1,980,811 for a similar detached house in the city of Vancouver.
South Cambie listed detached houses average 1,536 sq ft, 3 beds, and 3 baths.
The community around 642 W 53RD AVENUE has more detached houses for sale than townhouses.
The monthly payments provided are an approximation calculated for a mortgage loan with a down payment of 20% @ 5% interest rate over a 5-year mortgage term.
MLS®#: R3160781 · $2,799,000 · 6 bedroom detached house in South Cambie Vancouver.
FAQs About 642 53rd Avenue, Vancouver
What is the square footage of this house?
642 53rd Avenue, MLS® R3160781 has a size of 3,628 sqft and a lot size of 7,319 sqft. This is below the average square footage for house in the South Cambie neighbourhood, which is 4,079 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 642 53rd Avenue, Vancouver?
Nearby secondary schools include Sir Winston Churchill, King David and Royal Canadian College. Nearby elementary schools include Dr Annie B Jamieson, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir William Osler.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this house at 642 53rd Avenue, MLS® R3160781.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for the house at 642 53rd Avenue with 4 spots.
What are annual taxes for 642 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $13,090 per year based on 2026 tax year reports.
Is 642 53rd Avenue, Vancouver, walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 67, this home is considered somewhat walkable with some errands that can be accomplished by foot and nearby transit options.
How does 642 53rd Avenue compare to other homes selling in South Cambie, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 32.2% below average house prices for South Cambie and has been on the market for 68 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.