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4587 Knight St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1954 on a 413 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 64% of the buildings on Knight St.

Assessed 2026

$1,473,600

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 413 m²

Built

1954

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What the records show for 4587 Knight St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 413 m², 13.0 m wide and 31.9 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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2 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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Built 1954: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition

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Assessed at $1,473,600, +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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8 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Knight 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 4587 Knight St

Assessed at $1,473,600 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 46% of the houses on Knight St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 74% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2026 demolition. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 4587 Knight St

2026$1,473,600

Up 25% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

May 2026 · New building, multiple dwelling$1,503,925

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 413 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4587 Knight St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Elementary137 m

Lord Selkirk Annex383 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex613 m

Kingcrest Park487 m

Kensington Park551 m

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Transit near 4587 Knight St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.6 km

Northbound Knight St @ E 30 Ave · 2291 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 29 Ave · 22100 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 31 Ave · 22134 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 65 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 33 m

Truck route33 m

Crime near 4587 Knight 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: 8 new-building permits and 10 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 4587 Knight St

What is 4587 Knight St assessed at?

$1,473,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4587 Knight St built?

In 1954, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4587 Knight St?

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

What can be built at 4587 Knight St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4587 Knight St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4587 Knight St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4587 Knight 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 4587 Knight St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2026: new building ($1,503,925). More

Which schools serve 4587 Knight 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 4587 Knight St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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