5914 Elm St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1956 on a 399 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Elm St.

Assessed 2026
$2,405,800
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 399 m²
Built
1956
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What the records show for 5914 Elm St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 399 m², 10.5 m wide and 38.2 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 1956: 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 $2,405,800, +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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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 5914 Elm St

Assessed at $2,405,800 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 11% of the houses on Elm St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 87% of the lots in Kerrisdale. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5914 Elm St

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2026$2,405,800
Up 19% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 399 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 5914 Elm St

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Ivy Montessori School626 m
Kerrisdale Elementary800 m
Point Grey Secondary920 m
Elm Park141 m
Kerrisdale Centennial Park427 m

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Transit near 5914 Elm St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.5 km
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Elm St · 41226 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Larch St · 41246 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Balsam St · 41307 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 60 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 233 m

Crime near 5914 Elm St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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

Questions about 5914 Elm St

What is 5914 Elm St assessed at?

$2,405,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5914 Elm St built?

In 1956, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 5914 Elm St?

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

What can be built at 5914 Elm St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5914 Elm St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5914 Elm St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5914 Elm 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 5914 Elm St had?

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

Which schools serve 5914 Elm St?

Elementary: Kerrisdale Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5914 Elm St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.5 km away in a straight line.

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