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5971 Selkirk St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 744 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 91% of the buildings on Selkirk St.

Assessed 2026

$3,204,300

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 744 m²

Built

1948

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What the records show for 5971 Selkirk 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 744 m², 18.3 m wide and 41.3 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.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1948: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,204,300, +5% 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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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 5971 Selkirk St

Assessed at $3,204,300 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Selkirk St. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: Osler Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 5971 Selkirk St

2026$3,204,300

Up 5% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 744 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5971 Selkirk St

Elementary catchmentOsler Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Sir William Osler Elementary133 m

Vancouver College DL406 m

Vancouver College406 m

Montgomery Park234 m

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Transit near 5971 Selkirk St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.3 km

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Selkirk St · 41282 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Selkirk St · 41298 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Cartier St · 41375 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Akebono Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 101 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 283 m

Crime near 5971 Selkirk 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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

5709 Montgomery St Jan 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 5971 Selkirk St

What is 5971 Selkirk St assessed at?

$3,204,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5971 Selkirk St built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5971 Selkirk St?

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

What can be built at 5971 Selkirk 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 5971 Selkirk St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5971 Selkirk St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5971 Selkirk 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 5971 Selkirk St had?

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

Which schools serve 5971 Selkirk St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5971 Selkirk St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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