5239 Ross St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2008 on a 449 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 90% of the buildings on Ross St.

Assessed 2026
$2,363,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 449 m²
Built
2008
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What the records show for 5239 Ross St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 449 m², 15.1 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 $2,363,000, +24% since 2021

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7 new buildings and 5 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 5239 Ross St

Assessed at $2,363,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 81% of the houses on Ross St. The lot is larger than 80% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 5239 Ross St

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2026$2,363,000
Up 24% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 449 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 5239 Ross St

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart433 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary433 m
Sir Richard McBride Annex522 m
Grays Park438 m
Kensington Park554 m

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Transit near 5239 Ross St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.3 km
Westbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33351 m
Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Somerville St · 33357 m
Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 33365 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 92 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 5239 Ross St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 7 new-building permits and 5 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 5239 Ross St

What is 5239 Ross St assessed at?

$2,363,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5239 Ross St built?

In 2008, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5239 Ross St?

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

What can be built at 5239 Ross 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 5239 Ross St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5239 Ross St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5239 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 5239 Ross St had?

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

Which schools serve 5239 Ross St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5239 Ross St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.3 km away in a straight line.

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