5550 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1959 on a 3,032 m² C-2 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 61% of the buildings on Cambie St.

Assessed 2026
$50,371,000
Zoning
C-2
Lot
≈ 3,032 m²
Built
1959
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What the records show for 5550 Cambie St

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1 open rental-standards issue

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Zoned C-2

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What the record says
Lot about 3,032 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2 (C).
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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Built 1959: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $50,371,000, −41% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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6 new buildings and 15 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Cambie St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 26 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 5550 Cambie St

Assessed at $50,371,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Cambie St, above 94% of them. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2019: addition or alteration, beauty and wellness centre, barber shop or beauty salon, retail store, financial institution, general office, multiple dwelling. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 140 m away.

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Assessment history of 5550 Cambie St

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2026$50,371,000
Down 41% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2019 · Addition or alteration, beauty and wellness centre, barber shop or beauty salon, retail store, financial institution, general office, multiple dwelling$0

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 3,032 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5550 Cambie St

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
King David High School544 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary755 m
Pacific Torah Institute International885 m
Columbia Park460 m
Queen Elizabeth Park725 m

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Transit near 5550 Cambie St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)140 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 40 Ave · 15, N1524 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 41 Ave · 15, N1566 m
Oakridge-41st Ave Station bus loop · 41, R4162 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 41, N15, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Dawyck'S Beech, Akebono Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 2 m
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 37 m
SkyTrain guideway26 m
Truck route37 m

Crime near 5550 Cambie St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 6 new-building permits and 15 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 5550 Cambie St

What is 5550 Cambie St assessed at?

$50,371,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5550 Cambie St built?

In 1959, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 5550 Cambie St?

It is zoned C-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 5550 Cambie St?

It is in a commercial district (C-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 5550 Cambie St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5550 Cambie St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5550 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 5550 Cambie St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2019: addition or alteration. More

Which schools serve 5550 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 5550 Cambie St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 140 m away in a straight line.

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