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4701 Paton St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1964 on a 768 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 64% of the buildings on Paton St.

Assessed 2026

$3,867,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 768 m²

Built

1964

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What the records show for 4701 Paton 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 768 m², 24.6 m wide and 38.0 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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Steep lot: about 8 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,867,000, +4% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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13 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 4701 Paton St

Assessed at $3,867,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 41% of the houses on Paton St. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is larger than 90% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house ($15,789). School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4701 Paton St

2026$3,867,000

Up 4% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$15,789

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 768 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4701 Paton St

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Prince of Wales Secondary142 m

Trafalgar Elementary642 m

Ivy Montessori School743 m

Park Site on Trafalgar Street267 m

Prince of Wales Park368 m

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Transit near 4701 Paton St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.4 km

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Brakenridge St · 25421 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Trafalgar St · 25495 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Puget Dr · 25547 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Forest Green Hungarian Oak

Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSteep, about 8 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4701 Paton 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: 13 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

4855 Paton St Nov 2025
4617 Puget Dr Jun 2025
2638 Edgar Cres Sep 2025
4716 Paton St Mar 2025

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 4701 Paton St

What is 4701 Paton St assessed at?

$3,867,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4701 Paton St built?

In 1964, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4701 Paton St?

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

What can be built at 4701 Paton 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 4701 Paton St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4701 Paton St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4701 Paton 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 4701 Paton St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2023: addition or alteration ($15,789). More

Which schools serve 4701 Paton 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 4701 Paton St?

King Edward Station is 3.4 km away in a straight line.

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