4962 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2014 on a 731 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 96% of the buildings on Arbutus St.

Assessed 2026
$3,290,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 731 m²
Built
2014
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What the records show for 4962 Arbutus St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says
Lot about 731 m², 34.2 m wide and 34.5 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do
If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Sloped lot: about 6 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,290,000, +12% since 2021

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13 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Arbutus St)

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Railway line about 92 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 4962 Arbutus St

Assessed at $3,290,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 61% of the houses on Arbutus St. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4962 Arbutus St

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2026$3,290,000
Up 12% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 731 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 4962 Arbutus St

Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Point Grey Secondary479 m
Quilchena Elementary504 m
Prince of Wales Secondary576 m
Ravine Park191 m
Prince of Wales Park376 m

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Transit near 4962 Arbutus St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.8 km
Northbound Arbutus St @ Quilchena Cres · 1635 m
Northbound Arbutus St @ W 33 Ave · 1694 m
Southbound Arbutus St @ W 32 Ave · 16122 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 51 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSloped, about 6 m
Nearest arterial roadArbutus St, 12 m
Railway line92 m
Truck route12 m

Crime near 4962 Arbutus St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 13 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Arbutus Ridge, the City issued 119 new-building permits and 70 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 4962 Arbutus St

What is 4962 Arbutus St assessed at?

$3,290,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4962 Arbutus St built?

In 2014, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2016.

What is the zoning of 4962 Arbutus St?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 4962 Arbutus St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4962 Arbutus St in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 4962 Arbutus St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 4962 Arbutus St be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 4962 Arbutus St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 4962 Arbutus St?

Elementary: Quilchena Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4962 Arbutus St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.8 km away in a straight line.

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