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4533 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1945 on a 343 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Dunbar St.

Assessed 2026

$2,828,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 343 m²

Built

1945

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What the records show for 4533 Dunbar St

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 343 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1945: ask about a buried oil tank

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,828,000, −20% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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19 new buildings and 11 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Dunbar St)

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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 4533 Dunbar St

Assessed at $2,828,000 for 2026 (+5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses on Dunbar St. The lot is smaller than 95% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2025: addition or alteration, retail store, school - arts or self-improvement ($48,000). School catchment: Kitchener Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4533 Dunbar St

2026$2,828,000

Down 20% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jan 2025 · Addition or alteration, retail store, school - arts or self-improvement$48,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 343 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4533 Dunbar St

Elementary catchmentKitchener Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Immaculate Conception School243 m

Lord Kitchener Elementary660 m

Queen Elizabeth Annex738 m

Memorial West Park331 m

Chaldecott Park593 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4533 Dunbar St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)5.1 km

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 29 Ave · 729 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 30 Ave · 754 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 31 Ave · 7144 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 84 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadDunbar St, 35 m

Truck route35 m

Crime near 4533 Dunbar 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: 19 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 4533 Dunbar St

What is 4533 Dunbar St assessed at?

$2,828,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4533 Dunbar St built?

In 1945, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 4533 Dunbar St?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 4533 Dunbar St?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 4533 Dunbar St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4533 Dunbar St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4533 Dunbar 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 4533 Dunbar St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2025: addition or alteration ($48,000). More

Which schools serve 4533 Dunbar St?

Elementary: Kitchener Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4533 Dunbar St?

King Edward Station is 5.1 km away in a straight line.

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