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5489 Elm St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1924 on a 796 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 93% of the buildings on Elm St.

Assessed 2026

$4,211,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 796 m²

Built

1924

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What the records show for 5489 Elm 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 796 m², 16.2 m wide and 49.3 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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Built 1924: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $4,211,000, +11% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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15 new buildings and 5 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 5489 Elm St

Assessed at $4,211,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 46% of the houses on Elm St. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is larger than 93% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5489 Elm St

2026$4,211,000

Up 11% 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≈ 796 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5489 Elm St

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Ivy Montessori School234 m

Kerrisdale Elementary649 m

Point Grey Secondary810 m

Elm Park333 m

Kerrisdale Centennial Park624 m

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Transit near 5489 Elm St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.5 km

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Larch St · 41244 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Elm St · 41246 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Macdonald St · 41291 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front5 · Kobus Magnolia, European White Birch

Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 227 m

Crime near 5489 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: 15 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 5489 Elm St

What is 5489 Elm St assessed at?

$4,211,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5489 Elm St built?

In 1924, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.

What is the zoning of 5489 Elm St?

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

What can be built at 5489 Elm 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 5489 Elm St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5489 Elm St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5489 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 5489 Elm St had?

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

Which schools serve 5489 Elm St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5489 Elm St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.5 km away in a straight line.

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