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5559 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1980 on a 398 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 55% of the buildings on Rupert St.

Assessed 2026

$1,748,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 398 m²

Built

1980

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What the records show for 5559 Rupert St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 398 m², 10.4 m wide and 38.3 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $1,748,000, +21% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Rupert 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 5559 Rupert St

Assessed at $1,748,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 53% of the houses on Rupert St. The land is 88% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: new building, laneway house ($164,000). School catchment: Weir Elementary and Killarney Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 940 m away.

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Assessment history of 5559 Rupert St

2026$1,748,000

Up 21% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Aug 2017 · New building, laneway house$164,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 398 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5559 Rupert St

Elementary catchmentWeir Elementary

Secondary catchmentKillarney Secondary

Vancouver Formosa Academy236 m

Sir Guy Carleton Community Elementary432 m

Dr George M Weir Elementary581 m

Earles Park336 m

Collingwood Park545 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5559 Rupert St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)940 m

Southbound Rupert St @ School Ave · 2623 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, 26, N19155 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, N19159 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 26, 41, N19, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 95 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 32 m

Truck route141 m

Crime near 5559 Rupert 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: 6 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 5559 Rupert St

What is 5559 Rupert St assessed at?

$1,748,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5559 Rupert St built?

In 1980, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 5559 Rupert St?

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

What can be built at 5559 Rupert St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5559 Rupert St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5559 Rupert St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5559 Rupert 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 5559 Rupert St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: new building ($164,000). More

Which schools serve 5559 Rupert St?

Elementary: Weir Elementary. Secondary: Killarney Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5559 Rupert St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 940 m away in a straight line.

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