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4494 James St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1941 on a 319 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on James St.
Assessed 2026
$2,115,300
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 319 m²
Built
1941
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What the records show for 4494 James St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites
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Assessed at $2,115,300, +23% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 4494 James St
Assessed at $2,115,300 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 21% of the houses on James St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1,000 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 4494 James St
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary335 m
General Brock Elementary437 m
David Livingstone Elementary790 m
Riley Park302 m
Nat Bailey Stadium318 m
Transit near 4494 James St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1,000 m
Southbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3179 m
Northbound Main St @ E 30 Ave · 3208 m
Northbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3230 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Red Maple, Globehead Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 80 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 164 m
Crime near 4494 James St
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Crime near 4494 James 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: 4 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 4495 Walden St Aug 2026
- 4561 James St Oct 2026
- 4580 Quebec St Jun 2025
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 4494 James St
What is 4494 James St assessed at?
$2,115,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 4494 James St built?
In 1941, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 4494 James St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 4494 James St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 4494 James St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 4494 James St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 4494 James St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 4494 James St?
Elementary: Wolfe Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4494 James St?
King Edward Station is 1,000 m away in a straight line.
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