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4980 Chatham St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 512 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 82% of the buildings on Chatham St.

Assessed 2026

$1,819,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 512 m²

Built

1948

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What the records show for 4980 Chatham St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 512 m², 15.2 m wide and 35.2 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 1948: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,819,900, +27% 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 4980 Chatham St

Assessed at $1,819,900 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 76% of the houses on Chatham St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Norquay Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 600 m away.

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Assessment history of 4980 Chatham St

2026$1,819,900

Up 27% 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≈ 512 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4980 Chatham St

Elementary catchmentNorquay Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

St Mary's500 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community536 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell StrongStart Centre536 m

Collingwood Park343 m

Gaston Park739 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4980 Chatham St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)600 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, 26, N19428 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, N19430 m

Northbound Earles St @ Euclid Ave · 16, 26435 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 61 m

SkyTrain guideway216 m

Truck route61 m

Crime near 4980 Chatham 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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

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 4980 Chatham St

What is 4980 Chatham St assessed at?

$1,819,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4980 Chatham St built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4980 Chatham St?

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

What can be built at 4980 Chatham St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4980 Chatham St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4980 Chatham St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4980 Chatham 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 4980 Chatham St had?

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

Which schools serve 4980 Chatham St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4980 Chatham St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 600 m away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary