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4530 James St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1920 on a 317 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 61% of the buildings on James St.
Assessed 2026
$2,049,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 317 m²
Built
1920
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What the records show for 4530 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 $2,049,000, +21% 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 4530 James St
Assessed at $2,049,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on James St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is smaller than 80% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.0 km 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 4530 James St
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Brock Elementary385 m
General Wolfe Elementary388 m
David Livingstone Elementary837 m
Riley Park247 m
Nat Bailey Stadium284 m
Transit near 4530 James St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.0 km
Northbound Main St @ E 30 Ave · 3176 m
Southbound Main St @ E 30 Ave · 3192 m
Southbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3208 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Redbud Crabapple
Ground elevation≈ 80 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 157 m
Crime near 4530 James St
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Crime near 4530 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 4530 James St
What is 4530 James St assessed at?
$2,049,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 4530 James St built?
In 1920, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2001.
What is the zoning of 4530 James St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 4530 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 4530 James St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 4530 James St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 4530 James St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 4530 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 4530 James St?
King Edward Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.
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