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4887 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1979 on a 502 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 62% of the buildings on Dumfries St.

Assessed 2026

$1,955,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 502 m²

Built

1979

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What the records show for 4887 Dumfries St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 502 m², 15.1 m wide and 33.4 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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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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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 $1,955,000, +20% 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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7 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (E 33rd Ave)

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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 4887 Dumfries St

Assessed at $1,955,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on Dumfries St. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 4887 Dumfries St

2026$1,955,000

Up 20% 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≈ 502 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4887 Dumfries St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tecumseh Annex381 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary508 m

Lord Selkirk Annex549 m

Kensington Park243 m

Jones Park714 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4887 Dumfries St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.6 km

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Knight St · 33147 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 33 Ave · 22164 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 33 Ave · 22198 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Purple Haze Plum

Ground elevation≈ 75 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 35 m

Crime near 4887 Dumfries 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 4 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 4887 Dumfries St

What is 4887 Dumfries St assessed at?

$1,955,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4887 Dumfries St built?

In 1979, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4887 Dumfries St?

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

What can be built at 4887 Dumfries St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4887 Dumfries St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4887 Dumfries St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4887 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 4887 Dumfries St had?

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

Which schools serve 4887 Dumfries St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4887 Dumfries St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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