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615 Semlin Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 314 m² RT-5 lot. Newer than 67% of the buildings on Semlin Dr.

Assessed 2026

$1,709,600

Zoning

RT-5

Lot

≈ 314 m²

Built

1953

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What the records show for 615 Semlin Dr

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Zoned RT-5

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What the record says: Lot about 314 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
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 1953: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,709,600, +25% 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 615 Semlin Dr

Assessed at $1,709,600 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 54% of the houses on Semlin Dr. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 73% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. School catchment: Nelson Elementary and Templeton Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.8 km away.

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Assessment history of 615 Semlin Dr

2026$1,709,600

Up 25% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 314 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 615 Semlin Dr

Elementary catchmentNelson Elementary

Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary

Sir William Macdonald Community214 m

MacDonald StrongStart Centre214 m

St Francis of Assisi237 m

Salsbury Park341 m

Templeton Park387 m

How catchments work

Transit near 615 Semlin Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.8 km

Eastbound E Hastings St @ Victoria Dr · 14, 16, N35258 m

Eastbound E Hastings St @ Lakewood Dr · 14, 16, N35310 m

Westbound E Hastings St @ Victoria Dr · 14, 16, N35314 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 14, 16, N35

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front5 · European Linden, Wildfire Blackgum

Ground elevation≈ 37 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE Hastings St, 257 m

Crime near 615 Semlin Dr

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Grandview-Woodland, the City issued 62 new-building permits and 59 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 615 Semlin Dr

What is 615 Semlin Dr assessed at?

$1,709,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 615 Semlin Dr built?

In 1953, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 615 Semlin Dr?

It is zoned RT-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 615 Semlin Dr?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 615 Semlin Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 615 Semlin Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 615 Semlin Dr 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 615 Semlin Dr had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 615 Semlin Dr?

Elementary: Nelson Elementary. Secondary: Templeton Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 615 Semlin Dr?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.

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