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5488 Alberta St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1949 on a 601 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 72% of the buildings on Alberta St.
Assessed 2026
$2,875,400
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 601 m²
Built
1949
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What the records show for 5488 Alberta St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)
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Assessed at $2,875,400, +10% 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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6 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 5488 Alberta St
Assessed at $2,875,400 for 2026 (−13% on 2025). Assessed higher than 28% of the houses on Alberta St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 92% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 320 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 5488 Alberta St
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary649 m
King David High School755 m
Columbia Park465 m
Queen Elizabeth Park596 m
Transit near 5488 Alberta St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)320 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 40 Ave · 15, N15236 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41276 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 41 Ave · 15, N15277 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 41, N15, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Common Hackberry, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 95 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 229 m
SkyTrain guideway218 m
Crime near 5488 Alberta St
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Crime near 5488 Alberta 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: 6 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 475 W 41st Ave Mar 2025
- 433 W 39th Ave Jun 2025
- 5255 Kersland Dr Feb 2025
- 135 W 39th Ave Mar 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Riley Park, the City issued 144 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 5488 Alberta St
What is 5488 Alberta St assessed at?
$2,875,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5488 Alberta St built?
In 1949, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.
What is the zoning of 5488 Alberta St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5488 Alberta 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 5488 Alberta St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5488 Alberta St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5488 Alberta St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5488 Alberta St?
Elementary: Van Horne Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5488 Alberta St?
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 320 m away in a straight line.
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