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5988 Macdonald St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1961 on a 1,180 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Macdonald St.

Assessed 2026

$4,031,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 1,180 m²

Built

1961

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What the records show for 5988 Macdonald St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,180 m², 24.2 m wide and 49.4 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 $4,031,100, +13% 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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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 5988 Macdonald St

Assessed at $4,031,100 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 38% of the houses on Macdonald St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 84% of the lots in Kerrisdale. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 5988 Macdonald St

2026$4,031,100

Up 13% 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≈ 1,180 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5988 Macdonald St

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Kerrisdale Elementary654 m

Ivy Montessori School760 m

Kerrisdale Annex761 m

Elm Park322 m

McCleery Park603 m

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Transit near 5988 Macdonald St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.7 km

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Macdonald St · 41288 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Macdonald St · 41312 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Mackenzie St · 41355 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Japanese Flowering Crabapple

Ground elevation≈ 59 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 296 m

Crime near 5988 Macdonald 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: 5 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 5988 Macdonald St

What is 5988 Macdonald St assessed at?

$4,031,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5988 Macdonald St built?

In 1961, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5988 Macdonald St?

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

What can be built at 5988 Macdonald St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5988 Macdonald St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5988 Macdonald St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5988 Macdonald 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 5988 Macdonald St had?

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

Which schools serve 5988 Macdonald St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5988 Macdonald St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.7 km away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary