4808 Elm St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2002 on a 649 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 75% of the buildings on Elm St.

Assessed 2026
$4,674,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 649 m²
Built
2002
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What the records show for 4808 Elm St

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14 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 4855 PATON STREET, $3,921,516.
What it means
The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

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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 $4,674,000, +11% since 2021

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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 4808 Elm St

Assessed at $4,674,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 61% of the houses on Elm St. The lot is larger than 70% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4808 Elm St

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2026$4,674,000
Up 11% 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≈ 649 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 4808 Elm St
Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary
Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary
Prince of Wales Secondary360 m
Ivy Montessori School568 m
Trafalgar Elementary787 m
Park Site on Trafalgar Street178 m
Prince of Wales Park540 m

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Transit near 4808 Elm St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.6 km
Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 34 Ave · 2, N22504 m
Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 33 Ave · 2, N22504 m
Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 30 Ave · 2, N22543 m

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Pissard Plum, Lavallei Hybrid Hawthorn
Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4808 Elm 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: 14 new-building permits and 6 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 4808 Elm St

What is 4808 Elm St assessed at?

$4,674,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4808 Elm St built?

In 2002, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2003.

What is the zoning of 4808 Elm St?

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

What can be built at 4808 Elm St?

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

Is 4808 Elm St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4808 Elm St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4808 Elm 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 4808 Elm St had?

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

Which schools serve 4808 Elm St?

Elementary: Trafalgar Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4808 Elm St?

King Edward Station is 3.6 km away in a straight line.

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