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4648 Elgin St, Vancouver, BC

A 3-unit strata building, built 1946 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on Elgin St.

Typical unit, 2026

$1,698,000

Zoning

R1-1

Strata units

3

Built

1946

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1946.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Typical unit assessed at $1,698,000

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Strata building, 3 units, built 1946

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8 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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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 4648 Elgin St

Units are assessed from $1,696,000 to $1,698,000; the typical unit is $1,698,000. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 4648 Elgin St

Whole building, 3 units: units are assessed from $1,696,000 to $1,698,000, typical unit $1,698,000.

2026$3,394,000

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

Dec 2024 · New building, duplex$800,000

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Schools and parks near 4648 Elgin St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex215 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary335 m

Lord Selkirk Annex769 m

Grays Park274 m

Kensington Park714 m

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Transit near 4648 Elgin St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.0 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33320 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 33356 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33362 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Toba Hawthorn

Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 298 m

Crime near 4648 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: 8 new-building permits and 5 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 4648 Elgin St

What are the units at 4648 Elgin St assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,696,000 to $1,698,000; the typical unit is $1,698,000.

When was 4648 Elgin St built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 4648 Elgin St?

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

Is 4648 Elgin St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4648 Elgin St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4648 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 4648 Elgin St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2024: new building ($800,000). More

Which schools serve 4648 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 4648 Elgin St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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2 units in this building

#1 $1,696,000
#2 $1,698,000

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