6242 Elm St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1992 on a 384 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 63% of the buildings on Elm St.

Assessed 2026
$2,604,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 384 m²
Built
1992
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What the records show for 6242 Elm St

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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What the record says
City licences: 67 active short-term rental licences in Kerrisdale in 2026. The City does not publish their addresses.
What it means
In Vancouver you can rent short term (Airbnb and the like) only the home you live in, with a City licence; a strata can ban it entirely. Do not count on short-term rental income from a second home.
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If rental income matters, read the City’s short-term rental rules and ask about the rules for secondary suites.

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

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,604,000, +14% since 2021

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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 6242 Elm St

Assessed at $2,604,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 16% of the houses on Elm St. The lot is smaller than 89% of the lots in Kerrisdale. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 6242 Elm St

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2026$2,604,000
Up 14% 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≈ 384 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6242 Elm St
Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary
Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary
Maple Grove Elementary906 m
Magee Secondary914 m
Ivy Montessori School932 m
McCleery Park318 m
Elm Park448 m

How catchments work

Transit near 6242 Elm St
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)3.5 km
Westbound W 49 Ave @ Larch St · 49278 m
Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Marine Cres · 49294 m
Westbound W 49 Ave @ Macdonald St · 49395 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 49

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Globehead Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 56 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 284 m

Crime near 6242 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: 3 new-building permits and 3 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 6242 Elm St

What is 6242 Elm St assessed at?

$2,604,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6242 Elm St built?

In 1992, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.

What is the zoning of 6242 Elm St?

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

What can be built at 6242 Elm 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 6242 Elm St in a floodplain?

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

Is 6242 Elm St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6242 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 6242 Elm St had?

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

Which schools serve 6242 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 6242 Elm St?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 3.5 km away in a straight line.

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