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6515 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1980 on a 540 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on Arbutus St.

Assessed 2026

$2,358,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 540 m²

Built

1980

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What the records show for 6515 Arbutus St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 540 m², 16.8 m wide and 32.3 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,358,000, +7% 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 7 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (W 49th Ave)

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Railway line about 58 m away

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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 6515 Arbutus St

Assessed at $2,358,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Arbutus St. The land is 92% of the value. The lot is smaller than 74% of the lots in Kerrisdale. School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of 6515 Arbutus St

2026$2,358,000

Up 7% 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≈ 540 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6515 Arbutus St

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Magee Secondary339 m

Maple Grove Elementary399 m

Maple Grove Park493 m

McCleery Park627 m

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Transit near 6515 Arbutus St

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)2.8 km

Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Arbutus St · 4917 m

Southbound Arbutus St @ W 49 Ave · 1627 m

Westbound W 49 Ave @ West Blvd · 4932 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 61 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 23 m

Railway line58 m

Crime near 6515 Arbutus 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 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2122 W 47th Ave Sep 2025
6463 Yew St Sep 2026
2111 W 47th Ave Apr 2026
2128 W 47th Ave Jun 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kerrisdale, the City issued 137 new-building permits and 72 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 6515 Arbutus St

What is 6515 Arbutus St assessed at?

$2,358,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6515 Arbutus St built?

In 1980, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 6515 Arbutus St?

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

What can be built at 6515 Arbutus St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 6515 Arbutus St in a floodplain?

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

Is 6515 Arbutus St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6515 Arbutus 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 6515 Arbutus St had?

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

Which schools serve 6515 Arbutus St?

Elementary: Maple Grove Elementary. Secondary: Magee Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 6515 Arbutus St?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.8 km away in a straight line.

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