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5188 Yew St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2017 on a 766 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 97% of the buildings on Yew St.

Assessed 2026

$6,814,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 766 m²

Built

2017

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What the records show for 5188 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 766 m², 24.3 m wide and 40.8 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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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $6,814,000, +62% since 2021

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Railway line about 191 m away

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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 5188 Yew St

Assessed at $6,814,000 for 2026 (+11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 68% of the houses on Yew St. The lot is larger than 89% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. Rebuilt after a 2017 demolition. School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5188 Yew St

2026$6,814,000

Up 62% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

Jul 2024 · New building, laneway house$600,000

4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 766 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5188 Yew St

Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Ivy Montessori School355 m

Point Grey Secondary401 m

Quilchena Elementary515 m

Ravine Park199 m

Prince of Wales Park547 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5188 Yew St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.1 km

Southbound Arbutus St @ W 35 Ave · 16172 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 37 Ave · 16203 m

Southbound West Blvd @ W 37 Ave · 16231 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 69 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadArbutus St, 170 m

Railway line191 m

Crime near 5188 Yew 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 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 5188 Yew St

What is 5188 Yew St assessed at?

$6,814,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5188 Yew St built?

In 2017, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2018.

What is the zoning of 5188 Yew St?

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

What can be built at 5188 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 5188 Yew St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5188 Yew St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5188 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 5188 Yew St had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2024: new building ($600,000). More

Which schools serve 5188 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 5188 Yew St?

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

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