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5879 Arlington St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1950 on a 535 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 94% of the buildings on Arlington St.
Assessed 2026
$1,957,500
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 535 m²
Built
1950
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What the records show for 5879 Arlington St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes
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Assessed at $1,957,500, +28% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 5879 Arlington St
Assessed at $1,957,500 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 54% of the houses on Arlington St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 70% of the lots in Killarney. School catchment: MacCorkindale Elementary and Killarney Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 910 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 5879 Arlington St
Elementary catchmentMacCorkindale Elementary
Secondary catchmentKillarney Secondary
Dr H N MacCorkindale Elementary290 m
Collingwood StrongStart Centre712 m
Prov. Early Intervention Resource Prg712 m
Foster Park395 m
Aberdeen Park478 m
Transit near 5879 Arlington St
Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)910 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Aberdeen St · 19, N19175 m
Westbound Kingsway @ Aberdeen St · 19, 27, N19188 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Tyne St · 19, N19294 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 26, 27, N19
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Night Purple Leaf Plum
Ground elevation≈ 116 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 175 m
Crime near 5879 Arlington St
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Crime near 5879 Arlington St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 5969 Ormidale St Dec 2025
- 5876 Tyne St May 2026
- 6106 Arlington St Feb 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Killarney, the City issued 95 new-building permits and 55 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 5879 Arlington St
What is 5879 Arlington St assessed at?
$1,957,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5879 Arlington St built?
In 1950, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.
What is the zoning of 5879 Arlington St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5879 Arlington St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 5879 Arlington St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5879 Arlington St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5879 Arlington St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5879 Arlington St?
Elementary: MacCorkindale Elementary. Secondary: Killarney Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5879 Arlington St?
Joyce-Collingwood Station is 910 m away in a straight line.
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