549 Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1972 on a 354 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Renfrew St.

Assessed 2026
$1,432,900
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 354 m²
Built
1972
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What the records show for 549 Renfrew St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1972.
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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,432,900, +22% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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6 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Renfrew 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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About 549 Renfrew St

Assessed at $1,432,900 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 13% of the houses on Renfrew St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is smaller than 74% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. School catchment: Lord Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Rupert Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 549 Renfrew St

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2026$1,432,900
Up 22% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 354 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 549 Renfrew St
Elementary catchmentLord Elementary
Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary
Dr A R Lord Elementary370 m
Our Lady of Sorrows403 m
Notre Dame Regional Secondary404 m
Hastings Community Park438 m
Hastings Park474 m

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Transit near 549 Renfrew St
Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)2.2 km
Northbound Renfrew St @ E Pender St · 1689 m
Northbound Renfrew St @ E Georgia St · 1699 m
Southbound Renfrew St @ E Pender St · 16118 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 14, 16, N35, R5

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 38 m
Truck route38 m

Crime near 549 Renfrew St

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Hastings-Sunrise, the City issued 221 new-building permits and 134 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 549 Renfrew St

What is 549 Renfrew St assessed at?

$1,432,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 549 Renfrew St built?

In 1972, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 549 Renfrew St?

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

What can be built at 549 Renfrew 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 549 Renfrew St in a floodplain?

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

Is 549 Renfrew St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 549 Renfrew 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 549 Renfrew St had?

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

Which schools serve 549 Renfrew St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 549 Renfrew St?

Rupert Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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