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5281 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1947 on a 674 m² R1-1 lot. Built in the same years as many buildings on Dunbar St.

Assessed 2026

$4,668,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 674 m²

Built

1947

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What the records show for 5281 Dunbar 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 674 m², 19.6 m wide and 34.5 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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Built 1947: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $4,668,000, +98% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 5281 Dunbar St

Assessed at $4,668,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Dunbar St, above 93% of them. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5281 Dunbar St

2026$4,668,000

Up 98% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Apr 2023 · Demolition, single detached house with suite$15,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 674 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5281 Dunbar St

Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Crofton House835 m

Southlands Elementary881 m

Kerrisdale Annex889 m

Memorial West Park540 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5281 Dunbar St

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)5.0 km

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 37 Ave · 748 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 38 Ave · 761 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 36 Ave · 7130 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Scots Elm

Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadDunbar St, 31 m

Truck route31 m

Crime near 5281 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: 5 new-building permits and 3 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 5281 Dunbar St

What is 5281 Dunbar St assessed at?

$4,668,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5281 Dunbar St built?

In 1947, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5281 Dunbar St?

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

What can be built at 5281 Dunbar 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 5281 Dunbar St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5281 Dunbar St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5281 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 5281 Dunbar St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2023: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 5281 Dunbar St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5281 Dunbar St?

YVR-Airport Station is 5.0 km away in a straight line.

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