#6 – 5939 Yew St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #6 at 5939 Yew St: assessed at $1,267,000 in 2026. Assessed higher than 83% of the 7 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$1,267,000
Change from last year
-1%
Strata lot
6
Built
1987
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Unit #6

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Assessed 2026$1,267,000
Change from last year−1%
Within the buildingAssessed higher than 83% of the 7 units in the building
Strata lotLot 6, plan VAS2019
Built1987
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 5939 Yew St

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Zoned RM-3

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What the record says
Lot about 775 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-3 (RM).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Strata from 1987: no envelope repair permit since 2017

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,253,000; the building +14% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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8 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 #6 – 5939 Yew St

A 7-unit strata building, built 1987 on a 775 m² RM-3 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 64% of the buildings on Yew St. Units are assessed from $998,000 to $1,684,000; the typical unit is $1,253,000. School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of #6 – 5939 Yew St

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Whole building, 7 units: units are assessed from $998,000 to $1,684,000, typical unit $1,253,000.

2026$8,857,000
Up 14% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · none since 2017

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

Schools and parks near #6 – 5939 Yew St

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary
Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary
Maple Grove Elementary636 m
Point Grey Secondary669 m
Ivy Montessori School670 m
Kerrisdale Centennial Park95 m
Elm Park365 m

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Transit near #6 – 5939 Yew St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.1 km
Southbound West Blvd @ W 43 Ave · 16231 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Yew St · 41240 m
Northbound West Blvd @ W 43 Ave · 16252 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry, Worplesdon Sweetgum
Ground elevation≈ 68 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadWest Blvd, 239 m
Railway line253 m

Crime near #6 – 5939 Yew 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: 8 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 #6 – 5939 Yew St

What is #6 – 5939 Yew St assessed at?

$1,267,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed higher than 83% of the 7 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #6 – 5939 Yew St?

Strata lot 6 on strata plan VAS2019.

When was #6 – 5939 Yew St built?

In 1987, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #6 – 5939 Yew St?

It is zoned RM-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is #6 – 5939 Yew St in a floodplain?

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

Is #6 – 5939 Yew St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #6 – 5939 Yew 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #6 – 5939 Yew St had?

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

Which schools serve #6 – 5939 Yew St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from #6 – 5939 Yew St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.1 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