4872 James St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1993 on a 323 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 72% of the buildings on James St.

Assessed 2026
$2,412,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 323 m²
Built
1993
3 notes2 clear

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About 4872 James St

Assessed at $2,412,000 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 59% of the houses on James St. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is smaller than 78% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 4872 James St

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2026$2,412,000
Up 26% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 323 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4872 James St

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Brock Elementary217 m
General Wolfe Elementary710 m
Riley Park120 m
Nat Bailey Stadium287 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4872 James St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.2 km
Westbound E 33 Ave @ Ontario St · 33114 m
Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Ontario St · 33115 m
Westbound E 33 Ave @ Main St · 33132 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Bowhall Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 76 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 54 m

Crime near 4872 James 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: 2 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 4872 James St

What is 4872 James St assessed at?

$2,412,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4872 James St built?

In 1993, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4872 James St?

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

What can be built at 4872 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 4872 James St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4872 James St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 4872 James St had?

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

Which schools serve 4872 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 4872 James St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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