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5844 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1950 on a 1,445 m² C-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 79% of the buildings on Cambie St.

Assessed 2026

$16,401,100

Zoning

C-2

Lot

≈ 1,445 m²

Built

1950

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What the records show for 5844 Cambie St

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Zoned C-2

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What the record says: Lot about 1,445 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2 (C).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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6 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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Built 1950: ask about a buried oil tank

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $16,401,100, −81% 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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5 new buildings and 11 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Cambie St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 25 m away

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 5844 Cambie St

Assessed at $16,401,100 for 2026 (−34% on 2025). Assessed higher than 74% of the houses on Cambie St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Oakridge. 6 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, general office, retail store ($55,000). School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 210 m away.

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Assessment history of 5844 Cambie St

2026$16,401,100

Down 81% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 6 since 2017

Sep 2026 · Addition or alteration, general office, retail store$55,000

5 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,445 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5844 Cambie St

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

King David High School539 m

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary668 m

Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary671 m

Columbia Park278 m

Tisdall Park543 m

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Transit near 5844 Cambie St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)210 m

Oakridge-41st Ave Station bus loop · 41, R4189 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 45 Ave · 15, N15203 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 45 Ave · 15, N15279 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 41, N15, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Serbian Spruce

Ground elevation≈ 86 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 36 m

SkyTrain guideway25 m

Truck route36 m

Crime near 5844 Cambie 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: 5 new-building permits and 11 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

475 W 41st Ave Mar 2025
477 W 42nd Ave May 2025
378 W 45th Ave Dec 2024
460 W 45th Ave Jul 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Oakridge, the City issued 61 new-building permits and 40 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 5844 Cambie St

What is 5844 Cambie St assessed at?

$16,401,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5844 Cambie St built?

In 1950, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 5844 Cambie St?

It is zoned C-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 5844 Cambie St?

It is in a commercial district (C-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 5844 Cambie St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5844 Cambie St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5844 Cambie 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 5844 Cambie St had?

The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($55,000). More

Which schools serve 5844 Cambie St?

Elementary: Van Horne Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5844 Cambie St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 210 m away in a straight line.

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