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#2 – 4648 Elgin St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #2 at 4648 Elgin St: assessed at $1,698,000 in 2026. The highest assessed of the 2 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026

$1,698,000

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Strata lot

2

Built

1946

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Unit #2

Assessed 2026$1,698,000

Within the buildingThe highest assessed of the 2 units in the building

Strata lotLot 2, plan EPS11525

Value history, 2 years

Property tax, year by year

Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 4648 Elgin St

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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 #2 – 4648 Elgin St

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. 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 #2 – 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

2 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #2 – 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 #2 – 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 #2 – 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 #2 – 4648 Elgin St

What is #2 – 4648 Elgin St assessed at?

$1,698,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. The highest assessed of the 2 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #2 – 4648 Elgin St?

Strata lot 2 on strata plan EPS11525.

When was #2 – 4648 Elgin St built?

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

What is the zoning of #2 – 4648 Elgin St?

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

Is #2 – 4648 Elgin St in a floodplain?

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

Is #2 – 4648 Elgin St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #2 – 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 #2 – 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 #2 – 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 #2 – 4648 Elgin St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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Other units in 4648 Elgin St

Units in the building

#1 $1,696,000

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