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4850 Elgin St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1963 on a 329 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 61% of the buildings on Elgin St.

Assessed 2026

$1,680,600

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 329 m²

Built

1963

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What the records show for 4850 Elgin St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 329 m², 9.8 m wide and 33.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,680,600, +25% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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11 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 4850 Elgin St

Assessed at $1,680,600 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 12% of the houses on Elgin St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 79% 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 4850 Elgin St

2026$1,680,600

Up 25% 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≈ 329 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4850 Elgin St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex206 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary475 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart778 m

Grays Park178 m

Kensington Park593 m

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Transit near 4850 Elgin St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.1 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33156 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 33209 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33219 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Brandon Elm

Ground elevation≈ 78 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 80 m

Crime near 4850 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 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 4850 Elgin St

What is 4850 Elgin St assessed at?

$1,680,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4850 Elgin St built?

In 1963, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4850 Elgin St?

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

What can be built at 4850 Elgin St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 4850 Elgin St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4850 Elgin St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4850 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 4850 Elgin St had?

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

Which schools serve 4850 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 4850 Elgin St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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