4988 Somerville St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1994 on a 448 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 76% of the buildings on Somerville St.

Assessed 2026

$2,320,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 448 m²

Built

1994

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What the records show for 4988 Somerville St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 448 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 $2,320,000, +18% since 2021

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10 new buildings and 6 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 4988 Somerville St

Assessed at $2,320,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Somerville St, above 95% of them. The lot is larger than 80% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 4988 Somerville St

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2026$2,320,000

Up 18% 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

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Area≈ 448 m²

ZoningR1-1

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4988 Somerville St

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex284 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart549 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary549 m

Grays Park195 m

Kensington Park744 m

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Transit near 4988 Somerville St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.3 km

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Somerville St · 3389 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 33103 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Fraser St · 33329 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 33, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Autumn Applause Ash

Ground elevation≈ 84 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 96 m

Crime near 4988 Somerville 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: 10 new-building permits and 6 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 4988 Somerville St

What is 4988 Somerville St assessed at?

$2,320,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4988 Somerville St built?

In 1994, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4988 Somerville St?

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

What can be built at 4988 Somerville 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 4988 Somerville St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4988 Somerville St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4988 Somerville 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 4988 Somerville St had?

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

Which schools serve 4988 Somerville St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4988 Somerville St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.3 km away in a straight line.

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