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5656 Alma St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1937 on a 947 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 71% of the buildings on Alma St.

Assessed 2026

$2,866,600

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 947 m²

Built

1937

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What the records show for 5656 Alma 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 947 m², 22.9 m wide and 41.7 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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Built 1937: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,866,600, +8% 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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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 5656 Alma St

Assessed at $2,866,600 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 26% of the houses on Alma St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5656 Alma St

2026$2,866,600

Up 8% 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≈ 947 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5656 Alma St

Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Crofton House691 m

Kerrisdale Annex705 m

Southlands Elementary888 m

Musqueam Park695 m

Malkin Park783 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5656 Alma St

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)4.6 km

Dunbar Loop bus loop · 2, 7, 41, 49, N22, R437 m

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 39 Ave · 7131 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 39 Ave · 7200 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 7, 41, 49, N22, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Sycamore Maple

Ground elevation≈ 42 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 42 m

Truck route42 m

Crime near 5656 Alma 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: 3 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Dunbar-Southlands, the City issued 199 new-building permits and 126 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 5656 Alma St

What is 5656 Alma St assessed at?

$2,866,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5656 Alma St built?

In 1937, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 5656 Alma St?

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

What can be built at 5656 Alma 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 5656 Alma St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5656 Alma St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5656 Alma 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 5656 Alma St had?

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

Which schools serve 5656 Alma St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5656 Alma St?

YVR-Airport Station is 4.6 km away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary