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5125 Wales St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1968 on a 327 m² RM-9A lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Wales St.

Assessed 2026

$1,613,500

Zoning

RM-9A

Lot

≈ 327 m²

Built

1968

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What the records show for 5125 Wales St

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Zoned RM-9A

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What the record says: Lot about 327 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-9A (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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,613,500, +24% 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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9 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m

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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 5125 Wales St

Assessed at $1,613,500 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 18% of the houses on Wales St. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Cunningham Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 830 m away.

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Assessment history of 5125 Wales St

2026$1,613,500

Up 24% 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≈ 327 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5125 Wales St

Elementary catchmentCunningham Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

John Norquay Elementary390 m

G T Cunningham Elementary407 m

Vancouver Formosa Academy628 m

Norquay Park123 m

Earles Park592 m

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Transit near 5125 Wales St

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)830 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Wales St · 19, N1997 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Earles St · 16, 19, N19221 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ Slocan St · 19, N19222 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 19, 26, 29, 33, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Emerald Queen Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 85 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 110 m

Truck route110 m

Crime near 5125 Wales 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: 9 new-building permits and 9 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 5125 Wales St

What is 5125 Wales St assessed at?

$1,613,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5125 Wales St built?

In 1968, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 5125 Wales St?

It is zoned RM-9A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 5125 Wales St?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-9A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 5125 Wales St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5125 Wales St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5125 Wales 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 5125 Wales St had?

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

Which schools serve 5125 Wales St?

Elementary: Cunningham Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5125 Wales St?

29th Avenue Station is 830 m away in a straight line.

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