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5249 Spencer St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1972 on a 340 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 60% of the buildings on Spencer St.

Assessed 2026

$1,626,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 340 m²

Built

1972

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What the records show for 5249 Spencer St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1972.
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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,626,000, +26% 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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About 5249 Spencer St

Assessed at $1,626,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 70% of the houses on Spencer St. The land is 92% of the value. School catchment: Grenfell Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 620 m away.

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Assessment history of 5249 Spencer St

2026$1,626,000

Up 26% 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≈ 340 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5249 Spencer St

Elementary catchmentGrenfell Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Sir Guy Carleton Community Elementary350 m

St Mary's463 m

Collingwood StrongStart Centre568 m

Collingwood Park230 m

Gaston Park659 m

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Transit near 5249 Spencer St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)620 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, N19199 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, 26, N19236 m

Westbound Kingsway @ McKinnon St · 19, N19250 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 26, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 72 m

SkyTrain guideway441 m

Truck route72 m

Crime near 5249 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: 4 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 5249 Spencer St

What is 5249 Spencer St assessed at?

$1,626,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5249 Spencer St built?

In 1972, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 5249 Spencer St?

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

What can be built at 5249 Spencer 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 5249 Spencer St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5249 Spencer St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5249 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 5249 Spencer St had?

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

Which schools serve 5249 Spencer St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5249 Spencer St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 620 m away in a straight line.

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