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4888 Joyce St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1949 on a 298 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 79% of the buildings on Joyce St.

Assessed 2026

$1,615,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 298 m²

Built

1949

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What the records show for 4888 Joyce St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 298 m², 10.0 m wide and 29.8 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 1949: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,615,000, +37% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Joyce St)

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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 4888 Joyce St

Assessed at $1,615,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 51% of the houses on Joyce St. The lot is smaller than 97% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2021: new building, laneway house ($131,750). School catchment: Bruce Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 290 m away.

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Assessment history of 4888 Joyce St

2026$1,615,000

Up 37% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2021 · New building, laneway house$131,750

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 298 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4888 Joyce St

Elementary catchmentBruce Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Graham Bruce Community Elementary321 m

St Mary's456 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community483 m

Carleton Park193 m

Cariboo Park424 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4888 Joyce St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)290 m

Westbound Wellington Ave @ Joyce St · 2789 m

Southbound Joyce St @ Wellington Ave · 27109 m

Joyce Station bus loop · 26, 27, 28, 41, R4237 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 26, 27, 28, 41, R4

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 roadJoyce St, 27 m

SkyTrain guideway290 m

Truck route27 m

Crime near 4888 Joyce 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 5 demolition permits.

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 4888 Joyce St

What is 4888 Joyce St assessed at?

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

When was 4888 Joyce St built?

In 1949, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 4888 Joyce St?

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

What can be built at 4888 Joyce St?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4888 Joyce St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4888 Joyce St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4888 Joyce 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 4888 Joyce St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2021: new building ($131,750). More

Which schools serve 4888 Joyce St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4888 Joyce St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 290 m away in a straight line.

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