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4850 St. Catherines St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1978 on a 16,118 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 70% of the buildings on St.

Assessed 2026

$54,090,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 16,118 m²

Built

1978

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What the records show for 4850 St. Catherines St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 16,118 m², 120.3 m wide and 135.7 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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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $54,090,000, +28% 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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6 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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About 4850 St. Catherines St

Catherines St. Assessed at $54,090,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). The highest assessed house on St. Catherines St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2022: demolition, club ($250,000). School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 4850 St. Catherines St

2026$54,090,000

Up 28% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Aug 2022 · Demolition, club$250,000

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The lot and zoning

Area≈ 16,118 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4850 St. Catherines St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex103 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary623 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart731 m

Grays Park27 m

Kensington Park782 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4850 St. Catherines St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.3 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 3381 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Somerville St · 3394 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Fraser St · 33338 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 33, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front71 · European Hornbeam, Persian Ironwood

Ground elevation≈ 77 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 87 m

Crime near 4850 St. Catherines 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: 6 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 4850 St. Catherines St

What is 4850 St. Catherines St assessed at?

$54,090,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4850 St. Catherines St built?

In 1978, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4850 St. Catherines St?

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

What can be built at 4850 St. Catherines St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4850 St. Catherines St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4850 St. Catherines St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4850 St. Catherines 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 4850 St. Catherines St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2022: demolition ($250,000). More

Which schools serve 4850 St. Catherines 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 4850 St. Catherines St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.3 km away in a straight line.

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