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4781 Bruce St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1946 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 91% of the buildings on Bruce St.

Assessed 2026

$1,886,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1946

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What the records show for 4781 Bruce St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1946.
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 1946: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $1,886,000, +21% since 2021

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11 new buildings and 9 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 4781 Bruce St

Assessed at $1,886,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 56% of the houses on Bruce St. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2017: new building, laneway house ($184,233). School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 4781 Bruce St

2026$1,886,000

Up 21% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2017 · New building, laneway house$184,233

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 373 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4781 Bruce St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Selkirk Annex433 m

Tecumseh Annex572 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary657 m

Kensington Park541 m

Jones Park683 m

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Transit near 4781 Bruce St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.2 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Argyle St · 33186 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Argyle St · 33207 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 31 Ave · 20, N20336 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 33, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 69 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 188 m

Crime near 4781 Bruce 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: 11 new-building permits and 9 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 4781 Bruce St

What is 4781 Bruce St assessed at?

$1,886,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4781 Bruce St built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 4781 Bruce St?

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

What can be built at 4781 Bruce 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 4781 Bruce St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4781 Bruce St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4781 Bruce 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 4781 Bruce St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2017: new building ($184,233). More

Which schools serve 4781 Bruce St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4781 Bruce St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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