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4868 Argyle St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 366 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 87% of the buildings on Argyle St.

Assessed 2026

$1,586,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 366 m²

Built

1953

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What the records show for 4868 Argyle St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1953.
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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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 $1,586,100, +23% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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12 new buildings and 10 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 4868 Argyle St

Assessed at $1,586,100 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Argyle St. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 4868 Argyle St

2026$1,586,100

Up 23% 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≈ 366 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4868 Argyle St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tecumseh Annex434 m

Lord Selkirk Annex541 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary682 m

Kensington Park423 m

Jones Park578 m

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Transit near 4868 Argyle St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.4 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Argyle St · 3348 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Argyle St · 3368 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 33 Ave · 20, N20380 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 33, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 56 m

Crime near 4868 Argyle 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: 12 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 4868 Argyle St

What is 4868 Argyle St assessed at?

$1,586,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4868 Argyle St built?

In 1953, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 4868 Argyle St?

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

What can be built at 4868 Argyle 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 4868 Argyle St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4868 Argyle St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4868 Argyle 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 4868 Argyle St had?

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

Which schools serve 4868 Argyle St?

Elementary: Selkirk Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4868 Argyle St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.

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