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5285 Bursill St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1946 on a 399 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on Bursill St.

Assessed 2026

$1,615,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 399 m²

Built

1946

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What the records show for 5285 Bursill St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 399 m², 19.2 m wide and 32.2 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 1946: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,615,000, +28% 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 5285 Bursill St

Assessed at $1,615,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 45% of the houses on Bursill St. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Norquay Elementary and Windermere Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 860 m away.

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Assessment history of 5285 Bursill St

2026$1,615,000

Up 28% 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≈ 399 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5285 Bursill St

Elementary catchmentNorquay Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Vancouver Formosa Academy356 m

Sir Guy Carleton Community Elementary546 m

John Norquay Elementary755 m

Earles Park432 m

Norquay Park496 m

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Transit near 5285 Bursill St

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)860 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Killarney St · 19, 26, N1995 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, 26, N19111 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, N19192 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 19, 26, 41, N19, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 87 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 58 m

Truck route58 m

Crime near 5285 Bursill 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: 4 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Renfrew-Collingwood, the City issued 179 new-building permits and 105 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 5285 Bursill St

What is 5285 Bursill St assessed at?

$1,615,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5285 Bursill St built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 5285 Bursill St?

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

What can be built at 5285 Bursill St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5285 Bursill St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5285 Bursill St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5285 Bursill 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 5285 Bursill St had?

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

Which schools serve 5285 Bursill St?

Elementary: Norquay Elementary. Secondary: Windermere Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5285 Bursill St?

29th Avenue Station is 860 m away in a straight line.

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