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5259 Spencer St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1974 on a 341 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 68% of the buildings on Spencer St.
Assessed 2026
$1,597,900
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 341 m²
Built
1974
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What the records show for 5259 Spencer St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $1,597,900, +27% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 5259 Spencer St
Assessed at $1,597,900 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 66% of the houses on Spencer St. The land is 94% of the value. School catchment: Grenfell Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 620 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
UnlockSchools and parks near 5259 Spencer St
Elementary catchmentGrenfell Elementary
Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary
Sir Guy Carleton Community Elementary343 m
St Mary's468 m
Collingwood StrongStart Centre569 m
Collingwood Park233 m
Gaston Park660 m
Transit near 5259 Spencer St
Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)620 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, N19189 m
Westbound Kingsway @ Rupert St · 19, 26, N19229 m
Westbound Kingsway @ McKinnon St · 19, N19243 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 26, N19
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 94 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 75 m
SkyTrain guideway452 m
Truck route75 m
Crime near 5259 Spencer St
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Crime near 5259 Spencer St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 5 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 3030 Kingsway Nov 2024
- 3233 Euclid Ave Apr 2025
- 5150 Spencer St Jun 2025
- 5195 Bursill St Mar 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Renfrew-Collingwood, the City issued 181 new-building permits and 105 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 5259 Spencer St
What is 5259 Spencer St assessed at?
$1,597,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5259 Spencer St built?
In 1974, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 5259 Spencer St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5259 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 5259 Spencer St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5259 Spencer St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5259 Spencer St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5259 Spencer St?
Elementary: Grenfell Elementary. Secondary: Windermere Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5259 Spencer St?
Joyce-Collingwood Station is 620 m away in a straight line.
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