4938 Yew St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2009 on a 740 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 95% of the buildings on Yew St.

Assessed 2026
$4,917,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 740 m²
Built
2009
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What the records show for 4938 Yew 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 740 m², 20.0 m wide and 37.0 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.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Sloped lot: about 7 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 $4,917,000, +9% since 2021

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14 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 4938 Yew St

Assessed at $4,917,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on Yew St. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4938 Yew St

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2026$4,917,000
Up 9% 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≈ 740 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4938 Yew St
Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Prince of Wales Secondary389 m
Ivy Montessori School552 m
Point Grey Secondary575 m
Ravine Park137 m
Prince of Wales Park286 m

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Transit near 4938 Yew St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.1 km
Northbound Arbutus St @ Quilchena Cres · 16239 m
Southbound Arbutus St @ W 35 Ave · 16240 m
Southbound Arbutus St @ W 32 Ave · 16272 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Common Horsechestnut, Purple Leaf Sycamore Maple
Ground elevation≈ 53 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSloped, about 7 m
Nearest arterial roadArbutus St, 201 m
Railway line257 m

Crime near 4938 Yew 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: 14 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 4938 Yew St

What is 4938 Yew St assessed at?

$4,917,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4938 Yew St built?

In 2009, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2010.

What is the zoning of 4938 Yew St?

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

What can be built at 4938 Yew 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 4938 Yew St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4938 Yew St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4938 Yew 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 4938 Yew St had?

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

Which schools serve 4938 Yew St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4938 Yew St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.1 km away in a straight line.

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