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5125 Balaclava St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1941 on a 602 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 81% of the buildings on Balaclava St.

Assessed 2026

$3,219,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 602 m²

Built

1941

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What the records show for 5125 Balaclava St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1941.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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

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Built 1941: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $3,219,000, +14% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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11 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

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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 5125 Balaclava St

Assessed at $3,219,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 25% of the houses on Balaclava St. The land is 99% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2024: salvage and abatement, single detached house. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5125 Balaclava St

2026$3,219,000

Up 14% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2024 · Salvage and abatement, single detached house$0

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 602 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5125 Balaclava St

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Kerrisdale Elementary479 m

Crofton House723 m

Kerrisdale Annex814 m

Balaclava Park538 m

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Transit near 5125 Balaclava St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)4.4 km

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 34 Ave · 2, N22458 m

Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 37 Ave · 2, N22461 m

Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 33 Ave · 2, N22464 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front5 · European White Birch, Flowering Ash

Ground elevation≈ 77 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 5125 Balaclava 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: 11 new-building permits and 8 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 5125 Balaclava St

What is 5125 Balaclava St assessed at?

$3,219,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5125 Balaclava St built?

In 1941, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1945.

What is the zoning of 5125 Balaclava St?

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

What can be built at 5125 Balaclava 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 5125 Balaclava St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5125 Balaclava St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5125 Balaclava 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 5125 Balaclava St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2024: salvage and abatement. More

Which schools serve 5125 Balaclava St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5125 Balaclava St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 4.4 km away in a straight line.

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