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5580 Melbourne St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 512 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 78% of the buildings on Melbourne St.

Assessed 2026

$1,806,200

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 512 m²

Built

1953

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What the records show for 5580 Melbourne St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 512 m², 15.4 m wide and 33.5 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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 1953: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,806,200, +33% 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 5580 Melbourne St

Assessed at $1,806,200 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 58% of the houses on Melbourne St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Bruce Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 580 m away.

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Assessment history of 5580 Melbourne St

2026$1,806,200

Up 33% 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

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5580 Melbourne St

Elementary catchmentBruce Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Collingwood StrongStart Centre397 m

Prov. Early Intervention Resource Prg397 m

Collingwood Neighbourhood School397 m

Foster Park67 m

Aberdeen Park184 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5580 Melbourne St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)580 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Aberdeen St · 19, 27, N19148 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Aberdeen St · 19, N19195 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Tyne St · 19, N19252 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 27, 28, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 94 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 160 m

SkyTrain guideway331 m

Crime near 5580 Melbourne 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 5580 Melbourne St

What is 5580 Melbourne St assessed at?

$1,806,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5580 Melbourne St built?

In 1953, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5580 Melbourne St?

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

What can be built at 5580 Melbourne St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 5580 Melbourne St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5580 Melbourne St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5580 Melbourne 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 5580 Melbourne St had?

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

Which schools serve 5580 Melbourne St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5580 Melbourne St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 580 m away in a straight line.

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