5855 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1911 on a 13,160 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Ontario St.

Assessed 2026
$37,369,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 13,160 m²
Built
1911
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What the records show for 5855 Ontario St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says
Lot about 13,160 m², 83.1 m wide and 158.8 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $37,369,000, +19% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 5855 Ontario St

Assessed at $37,369,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Ontario St, above 98% of them. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Oakridge. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 730 m away.

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Assessment history of 5855 Ontario St

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2026$37,369,000
Up 19% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 13,160 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5855 Ontario St
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary20 m
St Andrew's935 m
Columbia Park382 m
MacDonald Park643 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5855 Ontario St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)730 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Manitoba St · 41174 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Ontario St · 41177 m
Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Ontario St · 41186 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front11 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry, Globehead Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 85 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 6 m
Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 164 m

Crime near 5855 Ontario 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: 5 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 5855 Ontario St

What is 5855 Ontario St assessed at?

$37,369,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5855 Ontario St built?

In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1953.

What is the zoning of 5855 Ontario St?

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

What can be built at 5855 Ontario St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5855 Ontario St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5855 Ontario St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 5855 Ontario 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 5855 Ontario St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 5855 Ontario 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 5855 Ontario St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 730 m away in a straight line.

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