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5600 Balaclava St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1949 on a 4,161 m² CD-1 (674) lot with a rear lane. Older than 67% of the buildings on Balaclava St.

Assessed 2026

$18,770,000

Zoning

CD-1 (674)

Lot

≈ 4,161 m²

Built

1949

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What the records show for 5600 Balaclava St

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Zoned CD-1 (674)

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What the record says: Lot about 4,161 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 1949: ask about a buried oil tank

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $18,770,000, −20% 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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12 new buildings and 12 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 5600 Balaclava St

Assessed at $18,770,000 for 2026 (−20% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Balaclava St, above 95% of them. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2021: salvage and abatement, church. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5600 Balaclava St

2026$18,770,000

Down 20% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Aug 2021 · Salvage and abatement, church$0

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 4,161 m²

ZoningCD-1 (674)

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5600 Balaclava St

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Crofton House190 m

Kerrisdale Elementary228 m

Kerrisdale Annex280 m

Malkin Park371 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5600 Balaclava St

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

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Blenheim St · 2, 41, N22138 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Blenheim St · 2, 41, N22160 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Carnarvon St · 2, 41, N22163 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Redbud Crabapple, Common Apple

Ground elevation≈ 54 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 58 m

Truck route58 m

Crime near 5600 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: 12 new-building permits and 12 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 5600 Balaclava St

What is 5600 Balaclava St assessed at?

$18,770,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5600 Balaclava St built?

In 1949, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5600 Balaclava St?

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

What can be built at 5600 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 5600 Balaclava St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5600 Balaclava St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5600 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 5600 Balaclava St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2021: salvage and abatement. More

Which schools serve 5600 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 5600 Balaclava St?

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

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