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5171 Highgate St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1999 on a 362 m² RM-7 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Highgate St.

Assessed 2026

$2,204,000

Zoning

RM-7

Lot

≈ 362 m²

Built

1999

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What the records show for 5171 Highgate St

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Zoned RM-7

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What the record says: Lot about 362 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-7 (RM).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,204,000, +36% since 2021

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9 new buildings and 5 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 5171 Highgate St

Assessed at $2,204,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Highgate St, above 94% of them. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2020: new building, laneway house ($156,500). School catchment: Cunningham Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 5171 Highgate St

2026$2,204,000

Up 36% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2020 · New building, laneway house$156,500

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 362 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5171 Highgate St

Elementary catchmentCunningham Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

G T Cunningham Elementary112 m

John Norquay Elementary625 m

Vancouver Formosa Academy952 m

Norquay Park510 m

Jones Park682 m

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Transit near 5171 Highgate St

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)1.1 km

Northbound Clarendon St @ E 37 Ave · 29194 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 33229 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 33257 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 29, 33, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Columnar Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 88 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 235 m

Crime near 5171 Highgate 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: 9 new-building permits and 5 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 5171 Highgate St

What is 5171 Highgate St assessed at?

$2,204,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5171 Highgate St built?

In 1999, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5171 Highgate St?

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

What can be built at 5171 Highgate 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 5171 Highgate St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5171 Highgate St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5171 Highgate 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 5171 Highgate St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2020: new building ($156,500). More

Which schools serve 5171 Highgate St?

Elementary: Cunningham Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5171 Highgate St?

29th Avenue Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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