5590 Balaclava St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 2,521 m² CD-1 (674) lot. Older than 71% of the buildings on Balaclava St.

Assessed 2026
$2,919,000
Zoning
CD-1 (674)
Lot
≈ 2,521 m²
Built
1948
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What the records show for 5590 Balaclava St

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On the Heritage Register, category B, designated

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Zoned CD-1 (674)

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What the record says
Lot about 2,521 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (674) (CD).
What it means
The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do
Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1948: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,919,000, −16% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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12 new buildings and 11 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 5590 Balaclava St

Assessed at $2,919,000 for 2026 (−17% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Balaclava St. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5590 Balaclava St

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2026$2,919,000
Down 16% since 2021
20202026

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≈ 2,521 m²
ZoningCD-1 (674)
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 5590 Balaclava St

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Kerrisdale Elementary209 m
Crofton House242 m
Kerrisdale Annex333 m
Malkin Park426 m

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Transit near 5590 Balaclava St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)4.4 km
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Blenheim St · 2, 41, N22165 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Carnarvon St · 2, 41, N22187 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Blenheim St · 2, 41, N22189 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 57 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m
Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 113 m
Truck route113 m

Crime near 5590 Balaclava 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: 12 new-building permits and 11 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 5590 Balaclava St

What is 5590 Balaclava St assessed at?

$2,919,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5590 Balaclava St built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5590 Balaclava St?

It is zoned CD-1 (674) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 5590 Balaclava St?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (674)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 5590 Balaclava St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5590 Balaclava St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 5590 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 5590 Balaclava St had?

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

Which schools serve 5590 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 5590 Balaclava St?

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

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