4506 Elgin St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1994 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 69% of the buildings on Elgin St.

Assessed 2026
$2,115,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 372 m²
Built
1994
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What the records show for 4506 Elgin St

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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What the record says
City licences: 305 active short-term rental licences in Kensington-Cedar Cottage in 2026. The City does not publish their addresses.
What it means
In Vancouver you can rent short term (Airbnb and the like) only the home you live in, with a City licence; a strata can ban it entirely. Do not count on short-term rental income from a second home.
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If rental income matters, read the City’s short-term rental rules and ask about the rules for secondary suites.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,115,000, +26% since 2021

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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 4506 Elgin St

Assessed at $2,115,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 67% of the houses on Elgin St. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 4506 Elgin St

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2026$2,115,000
Up 26% 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≈ 372 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4506 Elgin St
Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Sir Richard McBride Elementary304 m
Sir Richard McBride Annex338 m
Charles Dickens Annex641 m
Grays Park416 m
Glen Park570 m

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Transit near 4506 Elgin St
Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.0 km
Southbound Knight St @ E 29 Ave · 22430 m
Northbound Knight St @ E 30 Ave · 22450 m
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Glen Dr · 25451 m

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry, Kobus Magnolia
Ground elevation≈ 69 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4506 Elgin 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 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 4506 Elgin St

What is 4506 Elgin St assessed at?

$2,115,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4506 Elgin St built?

In 1994, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1997.

What is the zoning of 4506 Elgin St?

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

What can be built at 4506 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 4506 Elgin St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4506 Elgin St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4506 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 4506 Elgin St had?

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

Which schools serve 4506 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 4506 Elgin St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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