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5542 Trafalgar St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold lot, built 1927 on a 752 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 91% of the buildings on Trafalgar St.

Assessed 2026

$3,592,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 752 m²

Built

1927

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What the records show for 5542 Trafalgar St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 752 m², 15.3 m wide and 49.3 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,592,000, +16% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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17 new buildings and 6 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 5542 Trafalgar St

Assessed at $3,592,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). The lot is larger than 88% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5542 Trafalgar St

2026$3,592,000

Up 16% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Nov 2025 · New building, multiple dwelling$2,500,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 752 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5542 Trafalgar St

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Ivy Montessori School334 m

Kerrisdale Elementary578 m

Point Grey Secondary886 m

Elm Park288 m

Kerrisdale Centennial Park635 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5542 Trafalgar St

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

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Macdonald St · 41191 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Elm St · 41210 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Larch St · 41224 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 41, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Common Horsechestnut

Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 151 m

Crime near 5542 Trafalgar 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: 17 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

5507 Elm St Dec 2025
5662 Trafalgar St Oct 2025
2838 W 38th Ave Dec 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 5542 Trafalgar St

What is 5542 Trafalgar St assessed at?

$3,592,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5542 Trafalgar St built?

In 1927, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 5542 Trafalgar St?

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

What can be built at 5542 Trafalgar St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 5542 Trafalgar St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5542 Trafalgar St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5542 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 5542 Trafalgar St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2025: new building ($2,500,000). More

Which schools serve 5542 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 5542 Trafalgar St?

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

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