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5570 Argyle St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1955 on a 440 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 84% of the buildings on Argyle St.

Assessed 2026

$2,145,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 440 m²

Built

1955

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What the records show for 5570 Argyle St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 440 m², 11.8 m wide and 37.4 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Built 1955: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,145,000, +48% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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17 new buildings and 7 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 5570 Argyle St

Assessed at $2,145,000 for 2026 (+15% on 2025). Assessed higher than 86% of the houses on Argyle St. The lot is larger than 78% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Tecumseh Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.9 km away.

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Assessment history of 5570 Argyle St

2026$2,145,000

Up 48% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Jul 2025 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,000,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 440 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5570 Argyle St

Elementary catchmentTecumseh Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tecumseh Elementary308 m

Tecumseh Annex381 m

Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary994 m

Jones Park369 m

Tecumseh Park475 m

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Transit near 5570 Argyle St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.9 km

Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Fleming St · 41183 m

Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Bruce St · 20, 41190 m

Westbound E 41 Ave @ Commercial St · 41192 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Red Oak

Ground elevation≈ 95 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 41st Ave, 144 m

Truck route144 m

Crime near 5570 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: 17 new-building permits and 7 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 5570 Argyle St

What is 5570 Argyle St assessed at?

$2,145,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5570 Argyle St built?

In 1955, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 5570 Argyle St?

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

What can be built at 5570 Argyle St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5570 Argyle St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5570 Argyle St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5570 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 5570 Argyle St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2025: new building ($1,000,000). More

Which schools serve 5570 Argyle St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5570 Argyle St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.

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