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5561 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1944 on a 773 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 85% of the buildings on Rupert St.

Assessed 2026

$3,918,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 773 m²

Built

1944

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What the records show for 5561 Rupert St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 773 m², 20.2 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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Built 1944: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $3,918,000, +65% 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 5561 Rupert St

Assessed at $3,918,000 for 2026 (+24% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Rupert St, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Weir Elementary and Killarney Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 950 m away.

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Assessment history of 5561 Rupert St

2026$3,918,000

Up 65% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

May 2025 · New building, secondary suite, duplex w/secondary suite$730,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 773 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5561 Rupert St

Elementary catchmentWeir Elementary

Secondary catchmentKillarney Secondary

Vancouver Formosa Academy228 m

Sir Guy Carleton Community Elementary432 m

Dr George M Weir Elementary566 m

Earles Park329 m

Collingwood Park553 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5561 Rupert St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)950 m

Southbound Rupert St @ School Ave · 2632 m

Northbound Rupert St @ E 41 Ave · 26157 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, 26, N19169 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, 34 m

Crime near 5561 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: 7 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 5561 Rupert St

What is 5561 Rupert St assessed at?

$3,918,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5561 Rupert St built?

In 1944, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 5561 Rupert St?

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

What can be built at 5561 Rupert St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5561 Rupert St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5561 Rupert St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5561 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 5561 Rupert St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: new building ($730,000). More

Which schools serve 5561 Rupert St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5561 Rupert St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 950 m away in a straight line.

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