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4297 Elgin St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2017 on a 323 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 96% of the buildings on Elgin St.

Assessed 2026

$2,230,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 323 m²

Built

2017

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What the records show for 4297 Elgin St

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11 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 4191 ELGIN STREET, $1,500,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Rebuilt in 2017 after a demolition

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,230,000, +24% since 2021

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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 4297 Elgin St

Assessed at $2,230,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on Elgin St. The lot is smaller than 81% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2017 demolition. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 4297 Elgin St

2026$2,230,000

Up 24% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Jun 2017 · New building, single detached house$560,510

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 323 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4297 Elgin St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Charles Dickens Annex405 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary438 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex535 m

Glen Park334 m

Kingcrest Park609 m

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Transit near 4297 Elgin St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.0 km

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Glen Dr · 25238 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Windsor St · 25252 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ St. Catherines St · 25275 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 221 m

Crime near 4297 Elgin 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: 11 new-building permits and 7 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 4297 Elgin St

What is 4297 Elgin St assessed at?

$2,230,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4297 Elgin St built?

In 2017, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4297 Elgin St?

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

What can be built at 4297 Elgin 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 4297 Elgin St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4297 Elgin St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4297 Elgin 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 4297 Elgin St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2017: new building ($560,510). More

Which schools serve 4297 Elgin St?

Elementary: McBride Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4297 Elgin St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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