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4583 Elgin St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2016 on a 325 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 94% of the buildings on Elgin St.

Assessed 2026

$2,943,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 325 m²

Built

2016

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What the records show for 4583 Elgin St

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7 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 4805 INVERNESS STREET, $1,500,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
What to do: Visit on a weekday and ask about timelines for the largest projects.

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Major improvement in 2017, no permit found

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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 $2,943,000, +34% 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 4583 Elgin St

Assessed at $2,943,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Elgin St, above 96% of them. The lot is smaller than 80% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 4583 Elgin St

2026$2,943,000

Up 34% 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≈ 325 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4583 Elgin St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex215 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary370 m

Charles Dickens Annex749 m

Grays Park292 m

Glen Park678 m

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Transit near 4583 Elgin St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.1 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 33382 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Somerville St · 33398 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33399 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Columnar Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4583 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: 7 new-building permits and 6 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 4583 Elgin St

What is 4583 Elgin St assessed at?

$2,943,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4583 Elgin St built?

In 2016, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2017.

What is the zoning of 4583 Elgin St?

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

What can be built at 4583 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 4583 Elgin St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4583 Elgin St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4583 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 4583 Elgin St had?

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

Which schools serve 4583 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 4583 Elgin St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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