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5259 Elgin St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 2012 on a 305 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 87% of the buildings on Elgin St.
Assessed 2026
$2,268,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 305 m²
Built
2012
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What the records show for 5259 Elgin St
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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums
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Assessed at $2,268,000, +28% since 2021
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6 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 5259 Elgin St
Assessed at $2,268,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 80% of the houses on Elgin St. The lot is smaller than 86% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.4 km away.
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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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Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart367 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary367 m
Sir Richard McBride Annex524 m
Grays Park436 m
Kensington Park638 m
Transit near 5259 Elgin St
Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.4 km
Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Somerville St · 33342 m
Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 33353 m
Westbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33410 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 33
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Planting Site
Ground elevation≈ 92 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
Crime near 5259 Elgin St
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Crime near 5259 Elgin St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 5310 Elgin St Mar 2026
- 5115 Somerville St Jan 2025
- 5023 Ross St Mar 2025
- 5304 Elgin St Dec 2024
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 141 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 5259 Elgin St
What is 5259 Elgin St assessed at?
$2,268,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5259 Elgin St built?
In 2012, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 5259 Elgin St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5259 Elgin St?
The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 5259 Elgin St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5259 Elgin St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5259 Elgin St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5259 Elgin St?
Elementary: Mackenzie Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5259 Elgin St?
Nanaimo Station is 2.4 km away in a straight line.
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