4720 Duchess St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1980 on a 474 m² RM-7 lot with a rear lane. Older than 81% of the buildings on Duchess St.

Assessed 2026
$1,937,000
Zoning
RM-7
Lot
≈ 474 m²
Built
1980
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What the records show for 4720 Duchess St

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Zoned RM-7

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What the record says
Lot about 474 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-7 (RM).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,937,000, +14% 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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6 new buildings and 8 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 4720 Duchess St

Assessed at $1,937,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses on Duchess St. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is larger than 82% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Norquay Elementary and Windermere Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 310 m away.

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Assessment history of 4720 Duchess St

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2026$1,937,000
Up 14% 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≈ 474 m²
ZoningRM-7
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4720 Duchess St
Elementary catchmentNorquay Elementary
Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary
John Norquay Elementary213 m
G T Cunningham Elementary864 m
Vancouver Formosa Academy955 m
Slocan Park219 m
Norquay Park584 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4720 Duchess St
Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)310 m
Northbound Slocan St @ Euclid Ave · 29, 33187 m
Southbound Slocan St @ Norquay St · 29, 33224 m
Southbound Slocan St @ E 29 Ave · 29, 33243 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 26, 29, 33

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam, Globehead Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 84 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadSlocan St, 182 m
SkyTrain guideway311 m

Crime near 4720 Duchess 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: 6 new-building permits and 8 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 4720 Duchess St

What is 4720 Duchess St assessed at?

$1,937,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4720 Duchess St built?

In 1980, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4720 Duchess St?

It is zoned RM-7 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 4720 Duchess St?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-7). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 4720 Duchess St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4720 Duchess St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4720 Duchess 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 4720 Duchess St had?

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

Which schools serve 4720 Duchess St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4720 Duchess St?

29th Avenue Station is 310 m away in a straight line.

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