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4596 Ross St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1927 on a 304 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 90% of the buildings on Ross St.

Assessed 2026

$2,707,800

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 304 m²

Built

1927

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What the records show for 4596 Ross St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 304 m², 10.1 m wide and 30.3 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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Built 1927: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,707,800, +112% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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8 new buildings and 4 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 4596 Ross St

Assessed at $2,707,800 for 2026 (+50% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Ross St, above 93% of them. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.9 km away.

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Assessment history of 4596 Ross St

2026$2,707,800

Up 112% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Aug 2024 · New building, single detached house with suite$700,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 304 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4596 Ross St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Elementary230 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex320 m

Lord Selkirk Annex663 m

Grays Park372 m

Kingcrest Park658 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4596 Ross St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.9 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33335 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 29 Ave · 22351 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 31 Ave · 22356 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 69 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4596 Ross 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 4 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 4596 Ross St

What is 4596 Ross St assessed at?

$2,707,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4596 Ross St built?

In 1927, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 4596 Ross St?

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

What can be built at 4596 Ross 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 4596 Ross St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4596 Ross St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4596 Ross 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 4596 Ross St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: new building ($700,000). More

Which schools serve 4596 Ross 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 4596 Ross St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.

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