6242 Alma St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1952 on a 947 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 57% of the buildings on Alma St.

Assessed 2026

$2,945,600

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 947 m²

Built

1952

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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 947 m², 22.9 m wide and 41.5 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 1952: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,945,600, +7% 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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About 6242 Alma St

Assessed at $2,945,600 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 32% of the houses on Alma St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 6242 Alma St

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2026$2,945,600

Up 7% 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

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Area≈ 947 m²

ZoningR1-1

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6242 Alma St

Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Kerrisdale Annex751 m

Crofton House808 m

Musqueam Park251 m

Malkin Park748 m

How catchments work

Transit near 6242 Alma St

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)4.0 km

Northbound Dunbar St @ SW Marine Dr · 49170 m

Southbound Dunbar St @ SW Marine Dr · 49172 m

Eastbound SW Marine Dr @ Blenheim St · 49502 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Weeping Willow

Ground elevation≈ 2 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadSw Marine Dr, 128 m

Truck route128 m

Crime near 6242 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: 4 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 6242 Alma St

What is 6242 Alma St assessed at?

$2,945,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6242 Alma St built?

In 1952, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 6242 Alma St?

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

What can be built at 6242 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 6242 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 6242 Alma St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6242 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 6242 Alma St had?

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

Which schools serve 6242 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 6242 Alma St?

YVR-Airport Station is 4.0 km away in a straight line.

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