1526 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1949 on a 548 m² RM-4 lot with a rear lane. Older than 84% of the buildings on Arbutus St.

Assessed 2026

$6,340,000

Zoning

RM-4

Lot

≈ 548 m²

Built

1949

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What the records show for 1526 Arbutus St

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Inside a designated floodplain

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Zoned RM-4

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What the record says: Lot about 548 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-4 (RM).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1949: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $6,340,000, −11% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Cornwall Ave)

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1526 Arbutus St

Assessed at $6,340,000 for 2026 (+2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 73% of the houses on Arbutus St. The lot is larger than 74% of the lots in Kitsilano. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2018: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($280,000). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1526 Arbutus St

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2026$6,340,000

Down 11% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2018 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$280,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 548 m²

ZoningRM-4

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1526 Arbutus St

Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Henry Hudson Elementary216 m

Pacific Rim Montessori Academy782 m

St Augustine's790 m

Kitsilano Beach Park175 m

Hadden Park348 m

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Transit near 1526 Arbutus St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.2 km

Eastbound Cornwall Ave @ Arbutus St · 2, N2228 m

Westbound Cornwall Ave @ Arbutus St · 2, N2263 m

Eastbound Cornwall Ave @ Yew St · 2, N22163 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadCornwall Ave, 34 m

Crime near 1526 Arbutus 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: 2 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2039 Creelman Ave Jun 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kitsilano, the City issued 84 new-building permits and 63 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1526 Arbutus St

What is 1526 Arbutus St assessed at?

$6,340,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1526 Arbutus St built?

In 1949, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1526 Arbutus St?

It is zoned RM-4 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1526 Arbutus St?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-4). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1526 Arbutus St in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is 1526 Arbutus St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1526 Arbutus 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 1526 Arbutus St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2018: addition or alteration ($280,000). More

Which schools serve 1526 Arbutus St?

Elementary: Hudson Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1526 Arbutus St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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