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4530 Commercial St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1952 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 78% of the buildings on Commercial St.

Assessed 2026

$1,600,600

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1952

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What the records show for 4530 Commercial St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 373 m², 10.1 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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Built 1952: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,600,600, +22% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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9 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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About 4530 Commercial St

Assessed at $1,600,600 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses on Commercial St. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 970 m away.

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Assessment history of 4530 Commercial St

2026$1,600,600

Up 22% 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≈ 373 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4530 Commercial St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Selkirk Annex371 m

Gladstone Secondary583 m

Lord Selkirk Elementary623 m

Brewers Park403 m

Kingcrest Park630 m

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Transit near 4530 Commercial St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)970 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ Kingsway · 20, N20187 m

Northbound Victoria Dr @ Kingsway · 20, N20205 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Victoria Dr · 19, 25, N19212 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 20, 25, N19, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · American Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Dr, 180 m

Crime near 4530 Commercial 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: 9 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 4530 Commercial St

What is 4530 Commercial St assessed at?

$1,600,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4530 Commercial St built?

In 1952, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4530 Commercial St?

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

What can be built at 4530 Commercial St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 4530 Commercial St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4530 Commercial St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4530 Commercial 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 4530 Commercial St had?

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

Which schools serve 4530 Commercial St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4530 Commercial St?

Nanaimo Station is 970 m away in a straight line.

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