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5550 Balaclava St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1947 on a 779 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 76% of the buildings on Balaclava St.

Assessed 2026

$4,987,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 779 m²

Built

1947

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What the records show for 5550 Balaclava St

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

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What the record says: Lot about 779 m², 20.1 m wide and 38.8 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Built 1947: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Assessed at $4,987,000, +77% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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10 new buildings and 10 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 5550 Balaclava St

Assessed at $4,987,000 for 2026 (+47% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Balaclava St, above 90% of them. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5550 Balaclava St

2026$4,987,000

Up 77% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Oct 2024 · New building, duplex$1,000,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 779 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5550 Balaclava St

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Kerrisdale Elementary211 m

Crofton House287 m

Kerrisdale Annex378 m

Malkin Park473 m

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Transit near 5550 Balaclava St

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

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Blenheim St · 2, 41, N22194 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Blenheim St · 2, 41, N22218 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Carnarvon St · 2, 41, N22222 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Ground elevation≈ 59 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 161 m

Crime near 5550 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: 10 new-building permits and 10 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 5550 Balaclava St

What is 5550 Balaclava St assessed at?

$4,987,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5550 Balaclava St built?

In 1947, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1954.

What is the zoning of 5550 Balaclava St?

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

What can be built at 5550 Balaclava St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 5550 Balaclava St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5550 Balaclava St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5550 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 5550 Balaclava St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2024: new building ($1,000,000). More

Which schools serve 5550 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 5550 Balaclava St?

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

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