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4885 Elm St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1987 on a 583 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Elm St.

Assessed 2026

$3,650,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 583 m²

Built

1987

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What the records show for 4885 Elm St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1987.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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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 $3,650,000, +5% since 2021

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6 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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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 4885 Elm St

Assessed at $3,650,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 19% of the houses on Elm St. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4885 Elm St

2026$3,650,000

Up 5% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 583 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4885 Elm St

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Prince of Wales Secondary442 m

Ivy Montessori School519 m

Trafalgar Elementary849 m

Park Site on Trafalgar Street213 m

Prince of Wales Park611 m

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Transit near 4885 Elm St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.6 km

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 34 Ave · 2, N22434 m

Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 33 Ave · 2, N22439 m

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 30 Ave · 2, N22535 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Redbud Crabapple, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4885 Elm St

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 4 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 4885 Elm St

What is 4885 Elm St assessed at?

$3,650,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4885 Elm St built?

In 1987, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2007.

What is the zoning of 4885 Elm St?

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

What can be built at 4885 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 4885 Elm St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4885 Elm St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4885 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 4885 Elm St had?

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

Which schools serve 4885 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 4885 Elm St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.6 km away in a straight line.

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