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4980 Spencer St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1956 on a 302 m² RM-7A lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Spencer St.

Assessed 2026

$1,379,100

Zoning

RM-7A

Lot

≈ 302 m²

Built

1956

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What the records show for 4980 Spencer St

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Zoned RM-7A

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What the record says: Lot about 302 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-7A (RM).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1956: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,379,100, +28% 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 140 m away

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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 4980 Spencer St

Assessed at $1,379,100 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 13% of the houses on Spencer St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 95% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Grenfell Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 410 m away.

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Assessment history of 4980 Spencer St

2026$1,379,100

Up 28% 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≈ 302 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4980 Spencer St

Elementary catchmentGrenfell Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

St Mary's320 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community455 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell StrongStart Centre455 m

Collingwood Park233 m

Gaston Park564 m

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Transit near 4980 Spencer St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)410 m

Joyce Station bus loop · 26, 27, 28, 41, R4339 m

Eastbound Wellington Ave @ Rupert St · 27366 m

Westbound Wellington Ave @ McHardy St · 27391 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 96 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 115 m

SkyTrain guideway140 m

Truck route115 m

Crime near 4980 Spencer 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: 5 new-building permits and 4 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 4980 Spencer St

What is 4980 Spencer St assessed at?

$1,379,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4980 Spencer St built?

In 1956, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 4980 Spencer St?

It is zoned RM-7A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 4980 Spencer St?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-7A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 4980 Spencer St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4980 Spencer St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4980 Spencer 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 4980 Spencer St had?

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

Which schools serve 4980 Spencer St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4980 Spencer St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 410 m away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary