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531 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1967 on a 367 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Rupert St.

Assessed 2026

$1,758,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 367 m²

Built

1967

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What the records show for 531 Rupert St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1967.
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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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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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Assessed at $1,758,000, +42% since 2021

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6 new buildings and 4 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 531 Rupert St

Assessed at $1,758,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 63% of the houses on Rupert St. The lot is smaller than 70% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house ($59,676). School catchment: Lord Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Rupert Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 531 Rupert St

2026$1,758,000

Up 42% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Nov 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$59,676

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 367 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 531 Rupert St

Elementary catchmentLord Elementary

Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary

Dr A R Lord Elementary394 m

Sir John Franklin Community568 m

Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary915 m

Hastings Community Park365 m

Hastings Park504 m

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Transit near 531 Rupert St

Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)2.1 km

Eastbound E Hastings St @ Windermere St · 14, N35183 m

Westbound E Hastings St @ Cassiar St · 14, N35202 m

Eastbound Adanac St @ Rupert St · 27262 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 14, 27, 28, 130, N35

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Flowering Ash

Ground elevation≈ 29 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE Hastings St, 164 m

Crime near 531 Rupert 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: 6 new-building permits and 4 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 531 Rupert St

What is 531 Rupert St assessed at?

$1,758,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 531 Rupert St built?

In 1967, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1998.

What is the zoning of 531 Rupert St?

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

What can be built at 531 Rupert 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 531 Rupert St in a floodplain?

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

Is 531 Rupert St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 531 Rupert 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 531 Rupert St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2023: addition or alteration ($59,676). More

Which schools serve 531 Rupert St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 531 Rupert St?

Rupert Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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