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6862 Yew St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1946 on a 1,275 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 61% of the buildings on Yew St.

Assessed 2026

$4,223,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 1,275 m²

Built

1946

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What the records show for 6862 Yew 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 1,275 m², 23.5 m wide and 54.5 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1946: ask about a buried oil tank

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Assessed at $4,223,000, +15% 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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9 new buildings and 2 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 6862 Yew St

Assessed at $4,223,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 80% of the houses on Yew St. The land is 92% of the value. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Kerrisdale. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2024: addition or alteration, single detached house ($220,450). School catchment: Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary.

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Assessment history of 6862 Yew St

2026$4,223,000

Up 15% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2024 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$220,450

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,275 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6862 Yew St

Elementary catchmentMaple Grove Elementary

Secondary catchmentMagee Secondary

Dr R E McKechnie Elementary697 m

Magee Secondary774 m

Maple Grove Elementary849 m

Maple Grove Park131 m

McCleery Park585 m

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Transit near 6862 Yew St

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)3.1 km

Eastbound W 51 Ave @ Arbutus St · 16330 m

Northbound Arbutus St @ W 51 Ave · 16339 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 51 Ave · 16394 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Deborah Norway Maple, Princeton Gold Maple

Ground elevation≈ 41 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadSw Marine Dr, 138 m

Railway line404 m

Truck route138 m

Crime near 6862 Yew 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: 9 new-building permits and 2 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 6862 Yew St

What is 6862 Yew St assessed at?

$4,223,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6862 Yew St built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 6862 Yew St?

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

What can be built at 6862 Yew 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 6862 Yew St in a floodplain?

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

Is 6862 Yew St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6862 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. More

What building permits has 6862 Yew St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2024: addition or alteration ($220,450). More

Which schools serve 6862 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 6862 Yew St?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 3.1 km away in a straight line.

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