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5178 Ruby St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1953 on a 606 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 72% of the buildings on Ruby St.
Assessed 2026
$1,931,800
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 606 m²
Built
1953
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What the records show for 5178 Ruby St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites
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Assessed at $1,931,800, +32% 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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SkyTrain guideway about 67 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 5178 Ruby St
Assessed at $1,931,800 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 77% of the houses on Ruby St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Bruce Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 290 m away.
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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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Elementary catchmentBruce Elementary
Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary
Collingwood StrongStart Centre327 m
Prov. Early Intervention Resource Prg327 m
Collingwood Neighbourhood School327 m
Melbourne Park154 m
Gaston Park260 m
Transit near 5178 Ruby St
Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)290 m
Westbound Vanness Ave @ Melbourne St · 2882 m
Eastbound Vanness Ave @ Melbourne St · 28126 m
Joyce Station bus loop · 26, 27, 28, 41, R4218 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 26, 27, 28, 41, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 100 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadJoyce St, 277 m
SkyTrain guideway67 m
Crime near 5178 Ruby St
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Crime near 5178 Ruby St
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
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In Renfrew-Collingwood, the City issued 181 new-building permits and 105 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 5178 Ruby St
What is 5178 Ruby St assessed at?
$1,931,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5178 Ruby St built?
In 1953, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.
What is the zoning of 5178 Ruby St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5178 Ruby 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 5178 Ruby St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5178 Ruby St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5178 Ruby St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5178 Ruby St?
Elementary: Bruce Elementary. Secondary: Windermere Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5178 Ruby St?
Joyce-Collingwood Station is 290 m away in a straight line.
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