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#2 – 4963 Chester St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #2 at 4963 Chester St: assessed at $0 in 2026. A 5-unit strata building, built 1965 on a 447 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane.

Unit assessed 2026

$0

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Strata lot

4

Built

1965

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Unit #2

Assessed 2026$0

Strata lotLot 4, plan EPS12428

Value history, 1 years

Property tax, year by year

Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 4963 Chester St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 447 m², 13.9 m wide and 32.6 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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Typical unit assessed at $2,493,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 5 units, built 1965

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7 new buildings and 6 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 #2 – 4963 Chester St

Built in the same years as many buildings on Chester St. Units are assessed from $2,493,000 to $2,493,000; the typical unit is $2,493,000. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of #2 – 4963 Chester St

Whole building, 5 units: units are assessed from $2,493,000 to $2,493,000, typical unit $2,493,000.

2026$0

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

Mar 2025 · Demolition, single detached house$45,000

2 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #2 – 4963 Chester St

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex418 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart605 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary605 m

Grays Park369 m

Cartier Park621 m

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Transit near #2 – 4963 Chester St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.1 km

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Fraser St · 3369 m

Southbound Fraser St @ E 33 Ave · 8, N878 m

Northbound Fraser St @ E 33 Ave · 8, N8119 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 33, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Autumn Applause Ash

Ground elevation≈ 82 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 61 m

Truck route61 m

Crime near #2 – 4963 Chester 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: 7 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 #2 – 4963 Chester St

What is #2 – 4963 Chester St assessed at?

$0 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the strata lot number of #2 – 4963 Chester St?

Strata lot 4 on strata plan EPS12428.

When was #2 – 4963 Chester St built?

In 1965, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #2 – 4963 Chester St?

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

Is #2 – 4963 Chester St in a floodplain?

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

Is #2 – 4963 Chester St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #2 – 4963 Chester 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #2 – 4963 Chester St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2025: demolition ($45,000). More

Which schools serve #2 – 4963 Chester St?

Elementary: Mackenzie Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from #2 – 4963 Chester St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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Other units in 4963 Chester St

Units in the building

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary