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5138 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1929 on a 314 m² RT-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 84% of the buildings on Fraser St.

Assessed 2026

$2,014,000

Zoning

RT-2

Lot

≈ 314 m²

Built

1929

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What the records show for 5138 Fraser St

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Zoned RT-2

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What the record says: Lot about 314 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-2 (RT).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1929: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,014,000, +64% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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10 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Fraser St)

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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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About 5138 Fraser St

Assessed at $2,014,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on Fraser St. The lot is smaller than 84% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 5138 Fraser St

2026$2,014,000

Up 64% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

May 2023 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 314 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5138 Fraser St

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart465 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary465 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex570 m

Grays Park504 m

Cartier Park537 m

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Transit near 5138 Fraser St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.0 km

Southbound Fraser St @ E 35 Ave · 8, N830 m

Northbound Fraser St @ E 35 Ave · 8, N861 m

Northbound Fraser St @ E 37 Ave · 8, N8147 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 33, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 86 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 22 m

Truck route22 m

Crime near 5138 Fraser 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: 10 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 5138 Fraser St

What is 5138 Fraser St assessed at?

$2,014,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5138 Fraser St built?

In 1929, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 5138 Fraser St?

It is zoned RT-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 5138 Fraser St?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 5138 Fraser St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5138 Fraser St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5138 Fraser 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 5138 Fraser St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 5138 Fraser St?

Elementary: Mackenzie Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5138 Fraser St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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