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4588 Highbury St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1968 on a 397 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Highbury St.

Assessed 2026

$4,039,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 397 m²

Built

1968

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What the records show for 4588 Highbury St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1968.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $4,039,000, +85% since 2021

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13 new buildings and 9 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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About 4588 Highbury St

Assessed at $4,039,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on Highbury St. The lot is smaller than 70% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Kitchener Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4588 Highbury St

2026$4,039,000

Up 85% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Jan 2022 · New building, single detached house$752,433

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 397 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4588 Highbury St

Elementary catchmentKitchener Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Immaculate Conception School236 m

Queen Elizabeth Annex626 m

Lord Kitchener Elementary795 m

Memorial West Park239 m

Chaldecott Park509 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4588 Highbury St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)5.3 km

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 29 Ave · 7193 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 30 Ave · 7202 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 31 Ave · 7223 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadDunbar St, 194 m

Crime near 4588 Highbury 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: 13 new-building permits and 9 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 4588 Highbury St

What is 4588 Highbury St assessed at?

$4,039,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4588 Highbury St built?

In 1968, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4588 Highbury St?

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

What can be built at 4588 Highbury St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4588 Highbury St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4588 Highbury St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4588 Highbury 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 4588 Highbury St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2022: new building ($752,433). More

Which schools serve 4588 Highbury St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4588 Highbury St?

King Edward Station is 5.3 km away in a straight line.

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