5830 Alma St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1991 on a 633 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 67% of the buildings on Alma St.

Assessed 2026
$3,574,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 633 m²
Built
1991
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What the records show for 5830 Alma St

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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What the record says
City licences: 188 active short-term rental licences in Dunbar-Southlands in 2026. The City does not publish their addresses.
What it means
In Vancouver you can rent short term (Airbnb and the like) only the home you live in, with a City licence; a strata can ban it entirely. Do not count on short-term rental income from a second home.
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If rental income matters, read the City’s short-term rental rules and ask about the rules for secondary suites.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,574,000, +30% since 2021

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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 5830 Alma St

Assessed at $3,574,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on Alma St. The lot is larger than 74% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2020: addition or alteration, single detached house ($60,000). School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5830 Alma St

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2026$3,574,000
Up 30% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2020 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$60,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 633 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5830 Alma St
Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Kerrisdale Annex664 m
Crofton House674 m
Southlands Elementary970 m
Musqueam Park528 m
Malkin Park721 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5830 Alma St
Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)4.4 km
Dunbar Loop bus loop · 2, 7, 41, 49, N22, R4127 m
Southbound Dunbar St @ SW Marine Dr · 49273 m
Northbound Dunbar St @ SW Marine Dr · 49286 m

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

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Bur Oak
Ground elevation≈ 26 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m
Nearest arterial roadDunbar St, 82 m
Truck route82 m

Crime near 5830 Alma 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: 3 new-building permits and 5 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 5830 Alma St

What is 5830 Alma St assessed at?

$3,574,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5830 Alma St built?

In 1991, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1996.

What is the zoning of 5830 Alma St?

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

What can be built at 5830 Alma St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5830 Alma St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5830 Alma St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5830 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 5830 Alma St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2020: addition or alteration ($60,000). More

Which schools serve 5830 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 5830 Alma St?

YVR-Airport Station is 4.4 km away in a straight line.

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