5290 Trafalgar St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1964 on a 908 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 62% of the buildings on Trafalgar St.

Assessed 2026
$4,080,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 908 m²
Built
1964
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What the records show for 5290 Trafalgar 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 908 m², 21.7 m wide and 41.9 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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $4,080,000, +11% 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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16 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 5290 Trafalgar St

Assessed at $4,080,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 78% of the houses on Trafalgar St. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5290 Trafalgar St

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2026$4,080,000
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≈ 908 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 5290 Trafalgar St
Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Ivy Montessori School249 m
Kerrisdale Elementary648 m
Prince of Wales Secondary819 m
Elm Park557 m
Park Site on Trafalgar Street634 m

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Transit near 5290 Trafalgar St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.6 km
Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 38 Ave · 2, N22357 m
Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 37 Ave · 2, N22363 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Macdonald St · 41462 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, N22

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Japanese Dogwood, Brandon Elm
Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 5290 Trafalgar 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: 16 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 5290 Trafalgar St

What is 5290 Trafalgar St assessed at?

$4,080,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5290 Trafalgar St built?

In 1964, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 5290 Trafalgar St?

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

What can be built at 5290 Trafalgar 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 5290 Trafalgar St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5290 Trafalgar St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5290 Trafalgar 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 5290 Trafalgar St had?

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

Which schools serve 5290 Trafalgar St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5290 Trafalgar St?

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

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