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4969 Payne St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1949 on a 324 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 87% of the buildings on Payne St.

Assessed 2026

$1,444,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 324 m²

Built

1949

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1949.
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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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1949: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,444,100, +27% 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 4969 Payne St

Assessed at $1,444,100 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Payne St. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is smaller than 83% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Bruce Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 290 m away.

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Assessment history of 4969 Payne St

2026$1,444,100

Up 27% 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≈ 324 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4969 Payne St

Elementary catchmentBruce Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Graham Bruce Community Elementary318 m

St Mary's455 m

Collingwood StrongStart Centre491 m

Carleton Park227 m

Melbourne Park441 m

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Transit near 4969 Payne St

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

Westbound Wellington Ave @ Joyce St · 27112 m

Southbound Joyce St @ Wellington Ave · 27117 m

Joyce Station bus loop · 26, 27, 28, 41, R4233 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 112 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadJoyce St, 61 m

SkyTrain guideway283 m

Truck route61 m

Crime near 4969 Payne 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 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 4969 Payne St

What is 4969 Payne St assessed at?

$1,444,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4969 Payne St built?

In 1949, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 4969 Payne St?

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

What can be built at 4969 Payne 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 4969 Payne St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4969 Payne St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4969 Payne 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 4969 Payne St had?

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

Which schools serve 4969 Payne St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4969 Payne St?

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

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