6289 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1989 on a 323 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 51% of the buildings on Ontario St.

Assessed 2026
$2,241,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 323 m²
Built
1989
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What the records show for 6289 Ontario St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says
Built 1989.
What it means
Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do
Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,241,000, +15% since 2021

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9 new buildings and 3 demolitions within 300 m

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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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About 6289 Ontario St

Assessed at $2,241,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on Ontario St. The lot is smaller than 100% of the lots in Oakridge. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2017: new building, laneway house ($149,750). School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 780 m away.

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Assessment history of 6289 Ontario St

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2026$2,241,000
Up 15% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2017 · New building, laneway house$149,750

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 323 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 6289 Ontario St

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary411 m
St Andrew's760 m
John Henderson Elementary993 m
Langara Park489 m
Columbia Park579 m

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Transit near 6289 Ontario St

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)780 m
Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 49265 m
Westbound W 49 Ave @ Manitoba St · 49295 m
Southbound Main St @ E 46 Ave · 3339 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Katsura Tree
Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 237 m

Crime near 6289 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: 9 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 6289 Ontario St

What is 6289 Ontario St assessed at?

$2,241,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6289 Ontario St built?

In 1989, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 6289 Ontario St?

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

What can be built at 6289 Ontario 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 6289 Ontario St in a floodplain?

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

Is 6289 Ontario St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6289 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 6289 Ontario St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2017: new building ($149,750). More

Which schools serve 6289 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 6289 Ontario St?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 780 m away in a straight line.

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