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5238 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1951 on a 713 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Cambie St.

Assessed 2026

$2,597,300

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 713 m²

Built

1951

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What the records show for 5238 Cambie St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 713 m², 19.8 m wide and 36.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1951: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,597,300, +8% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Cambie St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 25 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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About 5238 Cambie St

Assessed at $2,597,300 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 16% of the houses on Cambie St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 470 m away.

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Assessment history of 5238 Cambie St

2026$2,597,300

Up 8% 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≈ 713 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5238 Cambie St

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

King David High School725 m

G F Strong School Program771 m

BC Childrens Hosp School Program771 m

Queen Elizabeth Park424 m

Oak Meadows Park749 m

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Transit near 5238 Cambie St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)470 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 37 Ave · 15, N1551 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 37 Ave · 15, N15115 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 35 Ave · 15, N15127 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Purple Likiang Spruce, Pacific Sunset Maple

Ground elevation≈ 100 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 37 m

SkyTrain guideway25 m

Truck route37 m

Crime near 5238 Cambie 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: 1 new-building permit and 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

5255 Kersland Dr Feb 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 5238 Cambie St

What is 5238 Cambie St assessed at?

$2,597,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5238 Cambie St built?

In 1951, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 5238 Cambie St?

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

What can be built at 5238 Cambie 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 5238 Cambie St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5238 Cambie St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5238 Cambie 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 5238 Cambie St had?

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

Which schools serve 5238 Cambie 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 5238 Cambie St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 470 m away in a straight line.

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