4755 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1958 on a 334 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 68% of the buildings on Dumfries St.

Assessed 2026
$1,510,700
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 334 m²
Built
1958
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1958.
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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.
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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 1958: 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 $1,510,700, +21% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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11 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 4755 Dumfries St

Assessed at $1,510,700 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Dumfries St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 77% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 4755 Dumfries St

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2026$1,510,700
Up 21% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 334 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 4755 Dumfries St
Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary
Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary
Lord Selkirk Annex362 m
Sir Richard McBride Elementary370 m
Tecumseh Annex573 m
Kensington Park428 m
Kingcrest Park588 m

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Transit near 4755 Dumfries St
Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.5 km
Northbound Knight St @ E 32 Ave · 22162 m
Southbound Knight St @ E 31 Ave · 22179 m
Northbound Knight St @ E 33 Ave · 22248 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Japanese Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 64 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 169 m

Crime near 4755 Dumfries St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 11 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

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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 4755 Dumfries St

What is 4755 Dumfries St assessed at?

$1,510,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4755 Dumfries St built?

In 1958, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4755 Dumfries St?

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

What can be built at 4755 Dumfries 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 4755 Dumfries St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4755 Dumfries St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4755 Dumfries 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 4755 Dumfries St had?

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

Which schools serve 4755 Dumfries St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4755 Dumfries St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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