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4981 Hoy St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 351 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 87% of the buildings on Hoy St.

Assessed 2026

$1,502,800

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 351 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 4981 Hoy St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1912.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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Assessed at $1,502,800, +33% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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 4981 Hoy St

Assessed at $1,502,800 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on Hoy St. The land is 97% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($45,000). School catchment: Bruce Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 490 m away.

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Assessment history of 4981 Hoy St

2026$1,502,800

Up 33% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2026 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$45,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 351 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4981 Hoy St

Elementary catchmentBruce Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Graham Bruce Community Elementary267 m

Collingwood StrongStart Centre624 m

Prov. Early Intervention Resource Prg624 m

Carleton Park449 m

Melbourne Park471 m

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Transit near 4981 Hoy St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)490 m

Eastbound Burke St @ Boundary Rd · 28352 m

Southbound Boundary Rd @ Burke St · 28361 m

Southbound Joyce St @ Wellington Ave · 27369 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 27, 28

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 109 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadBoundary Rd, 126 m

SkyTrain guideway385 m

Truck route126 m

Crime near 4981 Hoy 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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

3654 Tanner St Nov 2025
3658 Tanner St Feb 2026

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 4981 Hoy St

What is 4981 Hoy St assessed at?

$1,502,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4981 Hoy St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 4981 Hoy St?

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

What can be built at 4981 Hoy St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4981 Hoy St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4981 Hoy St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4981 Hoy 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 4981 Hoy St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: addition or alteration ($45,000). More

Which schools serve 4981 Hoy St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4981 Hoy St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 490 m away in a straight line.

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