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4256 Quesnel Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1944 on a 601 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 68% of the buildings on Quesnel Dr.

Assessed 2026

$3,751,400

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 601 m²

Built

1944

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What the records show for 4256 Quesnel Dr

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1944.
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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Built 1944: ask about a buried oil tank

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Steep lot: about 9 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 $3,751,400, −5% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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8 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 4256 Quesnel Dr

Assessed at $3,751,400 for 2026 (−13% on 2025). Assessed higher than 32% of the houses on Quesnel Dr. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4256 Quesnel Dr

2026$3,751,400

Down 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≈ 601 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4256 Quesnel Dr

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Trafalgar Elementary452 m

Lord Kitchener Elementary776 m

Prince of Wales Secondary854 m

Park Site on Quesnel Drive78 m

Park Site on Puget Drive156 m

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Transit near 4256 Quesnel Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)4.0 km

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Macdonald St · 2, 25, N22115 m

Northbound Quesnel Dr @ W King Edward Ave · 2, N22173 m

Northbound Macdonald St @ W King Edward Ave · 2, N22173 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 25, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 62 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSteep, about 9 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 83 m

Truck route33 m

Crime near 4256 Quesnel Dr

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: 8 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 4256 Quesnel Dr

What is 4256 Quesnel Dr assessed at?

$3,751,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4256 Quesnel Dr built?

In 1944, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4256 Quesnel Dr?

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

What can be built at 4256 Quesnel Dr?

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 4256 Quesnel Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 4256 Quesnel Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4256 Quesnel Dr 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 4256 Quesnel Dr had?

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

Which schools serve 4256 Quesnel Dr?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4256 Quesnel Dr?

King Edward Station is 4.0 km away in a straight line.

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