5308 Ross St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1990 on a 447 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 66% of the buildings on Ross St.

Assessed 2026
$2,374,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 447 m²
Built
1990
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What the records show for 5308 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 447 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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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,374,000, +23% since 2021

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9 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 5308 Ross St

Assessed at $2,374,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 82% of the houses on Ross St. The lot is larger than 80% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2020: new building, single detached house with suite ($845,818). School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 5308 Ross St

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2026$2,374,000
Up 23% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Jun 2020 · New building, single detached house with suite$845,818
1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 447 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 5308 Ross St

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart426 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary426 m
Sir Richard McBride Annex592 m
Grays Park509 m
Kensington Park525 m

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Transit near 5308 Ross St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.3 km
Southbound Knight St @ E 37 Ave · 22374 m
Westbound E 33 Ave @ Inverness St · 33388 m
Northbound Knight St @ E 37 Ave · 22393 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 5308 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: 9 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 5308 Ross St

What is 5308 Ross St assessed at?

$2,374,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5308 Ross St built?

In 1990, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2000.

What is the zoning of 5308 Ross St?

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

What can be built at 5308 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 5308 Ross St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5308 Ross St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5308 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 5308 Ross St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2020: new building ($845,818). More

Which schools serve 5308 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 5308 Ross St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.3 km away in a straight line.

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