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5498 Bruce St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2018 on a 376 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 96% of the buildings on Bruce St.

Assessed 2026

$2,821,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 376 m²

Built

2018

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What the records show for 5498 Bruce St

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20 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 5595 FLEMING STREET, $1,100,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
What to do: Visit on a weekday and ask about timelines for the largest projects.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Rebuilt in 2018 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,821,000, +24% since 2021

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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 5498 Bruce St

Assessed at $2,821,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). The highest assessed house on Bruce St. Rebuilt after a 2018 demolition. School catchment: Tecumseh Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.8 km away.

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Assessment history of 5498 Bruce St

2026$2,821,000

Up 24% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Apr 2018 · New building, laneway house$160,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 376 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5498 Bruce St

Elementary catchmentTecumseh Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tecumseh Elementary332 m

Tecumseh Annex357 m

G T Cunningham Elementary907 m

Jones Park222 m

Tecumseh Park568 m

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Transit near 5498 Bruce St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.8 km

Westbound E 41 Ave @ Commercial St · 41239 m

Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Bruce St · 20, 41257 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 38 Ave · 20, N20299 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 41, N20, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Kobus Magnolia, Autumn Applause Ash

Ground elevation≈ 96 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 41st Ave, 247 m

Crime near 5498 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: 20 new-building permits and 6 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 5498 Bruce St

What is 5498 Bruce St assessed at?

$2,821,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5498 Bruce St built?

In 2018, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5498 Bruce St?

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

What can be built at 5498 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 5498 Bruce St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5498 Bruce St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5498 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 5498 Bruce St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2018: new building ($160,000). More

Which schools serve 5498 Bruce St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5498 Bruce St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.

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