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5543 Elizabeth St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1947 on a 588 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 92% of the buildings on Elizabeth St.

Assessed 2026

$2,842,800

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 588 m²

Built

1947

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What the records show for 5543 Elizabeth 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 588 m², 15.8 m wide and 37.6 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 1947: 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 $2,842,800, −4% 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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4 new buildings and 8 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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About 5543 Elizabeth St

Assessed at $2,842,800 for 2026 (−13% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on Elizabeth St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 91% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 310 m away.

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Assessment history of 5543 Elizabeth St

2026$2,842,800

Down 4% 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≈ 588 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5543 Elizabeth St

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary570 m

King David High School771 m

Columbia Park386 m

Queen Elizabeth Park668 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5543 Elizabeth St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)310 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41192 m

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41202 m

Oakridge-41st Ave Station bus loop · 41, R4234 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Pissard Plum, Hedge Maple

Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 175 m

SkyTrain guideway257 m

Crime near 5543 Elizabeth 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: 4 new-building permits and 8 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 5543 Elizabeth St

What is 5543 Elizabeth St assessed at?

$2,842,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5543 Elizabeth St built?

In 1947, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1957.

What is the zoning of 5543 Elizabeth St?

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

What can be built at 5543 Elizabeth 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 5543 Elizabeth St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5543 Elizabeth St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5543 Elizabeth 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 5543 Elizabeth St had?

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

Which schools serve 5543 Elizabeth 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 5543 Elizabeth St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 310 m away in a straight line.

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