5608 Melbourne St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1994 on a 477 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 70% of the buildings on Melbourne St.

Assessed 2026
$2,214,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 477 m²
Built
1994
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What the records show for 5608 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 477 m², 15.2 m wide and 31.4 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,214,000, +28% since 2021

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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 5608 Melbourne St

Assessed at $2,214,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 88% of the houses on Melbourne St. The lot is larger than 83% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Bruce Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 610 m away.

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Assessment history of 5608 Melbourne St

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2026$2,214,000
Up 28% 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≈ 477 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5608 Melbourne St

Elementary catchmentBruce Elementary
Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary
Collingwood StrongStart Centre422 m
Prov. Early Intervention Resource Prg422 m
Collingwood Neighbourhood School422 m
Foster Park94 m
Aberdeen Park207 m

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Transit near 5608 Melbourne St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)610 m
Westbound Kingsway @ Aberdeen St · 19, 27, N19119 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Aberdeen St · 19, N19170 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Tyne St · 19, N19235 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 98 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 130 m
SkyTrain guideway354 m
Truck route130 m

Crime near 5608 Melbourne 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: 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 5608 Melbourne St

What is 5608 Melbourne St assessed at?

$2,214,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5608 Melbourne St built?

In 1994, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1997.

What is the zoning of 5608 Melbourne St?

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

What can be built at 5608 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 5608 Melbourne St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5608 Melbourne St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5608 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 5608 Melbourne St had?

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

Which schools serve 5608 Melbourne St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5608 Melbourne St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 610 m away in a straight line.

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