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5261 Somerville St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1955 on a 306 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 57% of the buildings on Somerville St.

Assessed 2026

$1,516,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 306 m²

Built

1955

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What the records show for 5261 Somerville St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 306 m², 10.1 m wide and 30.4 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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Built 1955: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,516,100, +19% 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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12 new buildings and 8 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 5261 Somerville St

Assessed at $1,516,100 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 14% of the houses on Somerville St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 85% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 5261 Somerville St

2026$1,516,100

Up 19% 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

Area≈ 306 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5261 Somerville St

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart311 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary311 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex523 m

Grays Park434 m

Memorial South Park716 m

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Transit near 5261 Somerville St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.2 km

Northbound Fraser St @ E 37 Ave · 8, N8310 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Somerville St · 33327 m

Southbound Fraser St @ E 35 Ave · 8, N8329 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 33, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 90 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 5261 Somerville 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: 12 new-building permits and 8 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 5261 Somerville St

What is 5261 Somerville St assessed at?

$1,516,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5261 Somerville St built?

In 1955, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 5261 Somerville St?

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

What can be built at 5261 Somerville 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 5261 Somerville St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5261 Somerville St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5261 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 5261 Somerville St had?

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

Which schools serve 5261 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 5261 Somerville St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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