5978 Larch St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1994 on a 390 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 60% of the buildings on Larch St.

Assessed 2026
$2,517,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 390 m²
Built
1994
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What the records show for 5978 Larch 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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,517,000, +19% since 2021

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 5978 Larch St

Assessed at $2,517,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on Larch St. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Kerrisdale. School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5978 Larch St

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2026$2,517,000
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≈ 390 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5978 Larch St
Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary
Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary
Ivy Montessori School665 m
Maple Grove Elementary852 m
Point Grey Secondary872 m
Elm Park204 m
Kerrisdale Centennial Park340 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5978 Larch St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.4 km
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Elm St · 41290 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Balsam St · 41295 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Larch St · 41297 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, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 283 m

Crime near 5978 Larch 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: 5 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 5978 Larch St

What is 5978 Larch St assessed at?

$2,517,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5978 Larch St built?

In 1994, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5978 Larch St?

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

What can be built at 5978 Larch 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 5978 Larch St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5978 Larch St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5978 Larch 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 5978 Larch St had?

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

Which schools serve 5978 Larch St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5978 Larch St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.4 km away in a straight line.

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