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5235 Inverness St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1989 on a 299 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 60% of the buildings on Inverness St.

Assessed 2026

$1,736,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 299 m²

Built

1989

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What the records show for 5235 Inverness St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 299 m², 10.1 m wide and 29.8 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 $1,736,000, +22% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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11 new buildings and 7 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 5235 Inverness St

Assessed at $1,736,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 36% of the houses on Inverness St. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is smaller than 91% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 5235 Inverness St

2026$1,736,000

Up 22% 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≈ 299 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5235 Inverness St

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

Tecumseh Annex542 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart550 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary550 m

Kensington Park399 m

Grays Park523 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5235 Inverness St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.2 km

Southbound Knight St @ E 37 Ave · 22274 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 37 Ave · 22278 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33310 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 96 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 267 m

Crime near 5235 Inverness 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 7 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 5235 Inverness St

What is 5235 Inverness St assessed at?

$1,736,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5235 Inverness St built?

In 1989, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1997.

What is the zoning of 5235 Inverness St?

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

What can be built at 5235 Inverness 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 5235 Inverness St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5235 Inverness St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5235 Inverness 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 5235 Inverness St had?

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

Which schools serve 5235 Inverness St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5235 Inverness St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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