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5538 Olympic St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1930 on a 733 m² R1-1 lot. The oldest building on Olympic St.

Assessed 2026

$3,200,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 733 m²

Built

1930

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What the records show for 5538 Olympic 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 733 m², 20.1 m wide and 36.7 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 1930: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,200,000, +9% 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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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 5538 Olympic St

Assessed at $3,200,000 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 67% of the houses on Olympic St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 83% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2020: addition or alteration, single detached house ($72,000). School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5538 Olympic St

2026$3,200,000

Up 9% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Nov 2020 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$72,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 733 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5538 Olympic St

Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Southlands Elementary673 m

Crofton House903 m

Kerrisdale Annex920 m

Musqueam Park748 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5538 Olympic St

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)4.7 km

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Wallace St · 41, 49180 m

Dunbar Loop bus loop · 2, 7, 41, 49, N22, R4223 m

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 39 Ave · 7268 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 7, 41, 49, N22, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Redbud Crabapple

Ground elevation≈ 39 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 141 m

Truck route141 m

Crime near 5538 Olympic 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 4 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 5538 Olympic St

What is 5538 Olympic St assessed at?

$3,200,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5538 Olympic St built?

In 1930, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1972.

What is the zoning of 5538 Olympic St?

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

What can be built at 5538 Olympic 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 5538 Olympic St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5538 Olympic St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5538 Olympic 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 5538 Olympic St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2020: addition or alteration ($72,000). More

Which schools serve 5538 Olympic St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5538 Olympic St?

YVR-Airport Station is 4.7 km away in a straight line.

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