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5998 Cypress St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1925 on a 981 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 94% of the buildings on Cypress St.

Assessed 2026

$4,066,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 981 m²

Built

1925

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What the records show for 5998 Cypress St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 981 m², 23.3 m wide and 42.1 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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 1925: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $4,066,000, ±0% 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 5 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 5998 Cypress St

Assessed at $4,066,000 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 63% of the houses on Cypress St. The land is 91% of the value. The lot is larger than 72% of the lots in Kerrisdale. School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 5998 Cypress St

2026$4,066,000

Up 0% 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≈ 981 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5998 Cypress St

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Maple Grove Elementary322 m

Magee Secondary405 m

Quilchena Elementary634 m

Kerrisdale Park512 m

Kerrisdale Centennial Park672 m

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Transit near 5998 Cypress St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.4 km

Eastbound W 41st Ave @ Angus Dr · 41312 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Angus Dr · 41312 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Maple St · 41350 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Gray Birch, Emerald Queen Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 298 m

Railway line464 m

Crime near 5998 Cypress 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 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 5998 Cypress St

What is 5998 Cypress St assessed at?

$4,066,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5998 Cypress St built?

In 1925, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 5998 Cypress St?

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

What can be built at 5998 Cypress St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 5998 Cypress St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5998 Cypress St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5998 Cypress 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 5998 Cypress St had?

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

Which schools serve 5998 Cypress St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5998 Cypress St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.4 km away in a straight line.

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