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4508 Windsor St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1907 on a 323 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Windsor St.

Assessed 2026

$3,016,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 323 m²

Built

1907

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What the records show for 4508 Windsor St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1907.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1907: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,016,000, +110% since 2021

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8 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 4508 Windsor St

Assessed at $3,016,000 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Windsor St, above 98% of them. The lot is smaller than 81% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: McBride Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 4508 Windsor St

2026$3,016,000

Up 110% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Mar 2023 · New building, single detached house with suite$609,400

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The lot and zoning

Area≈ 323 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4508 Windsor St

Elementary catchmentMcBride Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Richard McBride Annex290 m

Sir Richard McBride Elementary393 m

Charles Dickens Annex650 m

Grays Park377 m

Glen Park579 m

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Transit near 4508 Windsor St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.1 km

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Windsor St · 33468 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ St. Catherines St · 25475 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Windsor St · 25476 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Crimean Linden

Ground elevation≈ 72 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4508 Windsor 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: 8 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 4508 Windsor St

What is 4508 Windsor St assessed at?

$3,016,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4508 Windsor St built?

In 1907, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 4508 Windsor St?

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

What can be built at 4508 Windsor St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4508 Windsor St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4508 Windsor St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4508 Windsor 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 4508 Windsor St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2023: new building ($609,400). More

Which schools serve 4508 Windsor 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 4508 Windsor St?

Nanaimo Station is 2.1 km away in a straight line.

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