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7978 Selkirk St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1942 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 94% of the buildings on Selkirk St.
Assessed 2026
$1,967,300
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 372 m²
Built
1942
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What the records show for 7978 Selkirk St
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Built 1942: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $1,967,300, +14% 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 7978 Selkirk St
Assessed at $1,967,300 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Selkirk St. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: David Lloyd George Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 1.2 km 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 7978 Selkirk St
Elementary catchmentDavid Lloyd George Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
David Lloyd George StrongStart Centre489 m
David Lloyd George Elementary489 m
Vancouver Hebrew Academy684 m
Oak Park370 m
Shannon Park763 m
Transit near 7978 Selkirk St
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)1.2 km
Southbound Oak St @ Park Dr · 17208 m
Northbound Oak St @ Park Dr · 17225 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 67 Ave · 17324 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 17
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadPark Dr, 163 m
Crime near 7978 Selkirk St
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Crime near 7978 Selkirk 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: 5 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 7949 Hudson St May 2026
- 7963 Montcalm St Aug 2026
- 8107 Osler St Dec 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Marpole, the City issued 93 new-building permits and 44 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 7978 Selkirk St
What is 7978 Selkirk St assessed at?
$1,967,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 7978 Selkirk St built?
In 1942, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 7978 Selkirk St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 7978 Selkirk St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 7978 Selkirk St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 7978 Selkirk St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 7978 Selkirk St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 7978 Selkirk St?
Elementary: David Lloyd George Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 7978 Selkirk St?
Marine Drive Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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