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5155 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1978 on a 57,484 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 61% of the buildings on Dumfries St.

Assessed 2026

$148,842,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 57,484 m²

Built

1978

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What the records show for 5155 Dumfries St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 57,484 m², 177.3 m wide and 352.3 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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $148,842,000, +24% 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 (Knight St)

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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 5155 Dumfries St

Assessed at $148,842,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). The highest assessed house on Dumfries St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, community ctr./neighbourhood house ($30,000). School catchment: Tecumseh Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.8 km away.

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Assessment history of 5155 Dumfries St

2026$148,842,000

Up 24% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Sep 2026 · Addition or alteration, community ctr./neighbourhood house$30,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 57,484 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5155 Dumfries St

Elementary catchmentTecumseh Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tecumseh Annex293 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary626 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex722 m

Kensington Park80 m

Grays Park682 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5155 Dumfries St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.8 km

Southbound Knight St @ E 33 Ave · 22138 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 37 Ave · 22164 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Knight St · 33169 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Unknown, Hawthorn Species

Ground elevation≈ 84 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 23 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 20 m

Truck route20 m

Crime near 5155 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 5155 Dumfries St

What is 5155 Dumfries St assessed at?

$148,842,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5155 Dumfries St built?

In 1978, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5155 Dumfries St?

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

What can be built at 5155 Dumfries St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5155 Dumfries St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5155 Dumfries St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5155 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 5155 Dumfries St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($30,000). More

Which schools serve 5155 Dumfries St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5155 Dumfries St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.

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