5838 Lancaster St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1955 on a 393 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 93% of the buildings on Lancaster St.

Assessed 2026
$2,847,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 393 m²
Built
1955
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What the records show for 5838 Lancaster St

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About 5838 Lancaster St

Assessed at $2,847,000 for 2026 (+7% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Lancaster St, above 96% of them. The lot is smaller than 74% of the lots in Killarney. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Weir Elementary and Killarney Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 5838 Lancaster St

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2026$2,847,000
Up 114% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

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Mar 2024 · New building, laneway house$250,000
3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 393 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5838 Lancaster St

Elementary catchmentWeir Elementary
Secondary catchmentKillarney Secondary
Dr George M Weir Elementary250 m
Sir Guy Carleton Community Elementary492 m
Vancouver Formosa Academy495 m
Killarney Park359 m
Earles Park551 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5838 Lancaster St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)1.1 km
Southbound Rupert St @ E 43 Ave · 26131 m
Northbound Rupert St @ E 43 Ave · 26137 m
Northbound Rupert St @ E 45 Ave · 26171 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 26, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 96 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 123 m

Crime near 5838 Lancaster 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 Killarney, the City issued 95 new-building permits and 55 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 5838 Lancaster St

What is 5838 Lancaster St assessed at?

$2,847,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5838 Lancaster St built?

In 1955, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5838 Lancaster St?

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

What can be built at 5838 Lancaster St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 5838 Lancaster St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5838 Lancaster St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 5838 Lancaster St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: new building ($250,000). More

Which schools serve 5838 Lancaster St?

Elementary: Weir Elementary. Secondary: Killarney Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5838 Lancaster St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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