6171 Alma St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property on a 682 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $3,980,000 for 2026 (+14% on 2025).

Assessed 2026
$3,980,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 682 m²
Built
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What the records show for 6171 Alma St

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Inside a designated floodplain

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

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What the record says
Lot about 682 m², 15.2 m wide and 44.8 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.
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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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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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 $3,980,000, +56% since 2023

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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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About 6171 Alma St

Assessed higher than 74% of the houses on Alma St. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 6171 Alma St

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2026$3,980,000
Up 56% since 2023
20232026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Mar 2024 · New building, duplex w/secondary suite$1,304,250
2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 682 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6171 Alma St
Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Kerrisdale Annex777 m
Crofton House825 m
Musqueam Park221 m
Malkin Park788 m

How catchments work

Transit near 6171 Alma St
Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)4.1 km
Southbound Dunbar St @ SW Marine Dr · 49161 m
Northbound Dunbar St @ SW Marine Dr · 49168 m
Dunbar Loop bus loop · 2, 7, 41, 49, N22, R4466 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 49

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadSw Marine Dr, 92 m
Truck route92 m

Crime near 6171 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 6171 Alma St

What is 6171 Alma St assessed at?

$3,980,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 6171 Alma St?

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

What can be built at 6171 Alma St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 6171 Alma St in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m), Fraser Risk Today 1/500 Storm. More

Is 6171 Alma St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6171 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 6171 Alma St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: new building ($1,304,250). More

Which schools serve 6171 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 6171 Alma St?

YVR-Airport Station is 4.1 km away in a straight line.

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