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4896 Henry St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1979 on a 291 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 60% of the buildings on Henry St.

Assessed 2026

$1,452,400

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 291 m²

Built

1979

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What the records show for 4896 Henry St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 291 m², 9.1 m wide and 32.0 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
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 $1,452,400, +29% 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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10 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (E 33rd Ave)

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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 4896 Henry St

Assessed at $1,452,400 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Henry St. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is smaller than 93% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.8 km away.

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Assessment history of 4896 Henry St

2026$1,452,400

Up 29% 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≈ 291 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4896 Henry St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Elementary413 m

Tecumseh Annex489 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex568 m

Kensington Park271 m

Grays Park550 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4896 Henry St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.8 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Knight St · 3348 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 33 Ave · 2288 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 33 Ave · 2293 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Sycamore Maple, European Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 28 m

Truck route77 m

Crime near 4896 Henry 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 4896 Henry St

What is 4896 Henry St assessed at?

$1,452,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4896 Henry St built?

In 1979, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4896 Henry St?

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

What can be built at 4896 Henry 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 4896 Henry St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4896 Henry St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4896 Henry 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 4896 Henry St had?

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

Which schools serve 4896 Henry 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 4896 Henry St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.

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