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4253 John St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1977 on a 692 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 87% of the buildings on John St.
Assessed 2026
$2,836,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 692 m²
Built
1977
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What the records show for 4253 John St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $2,836,000, +14% 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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13 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 4253 John St
Assessed at $2,836,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on John St, above 96% of them. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.3 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 4253 John St
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary369 m
David Livingstone Elementary412 m
General Wolfe Elementary596 m
Price Park503 m
Prince Edward Park519 m
Transit near 4253 John St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.3 km
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Prince Edward St · 25210 m
Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Prince Edward St · 25213 m
Northbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3271 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Little-Leaf Linden
Ground elevation≈ 66 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m
Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 186 m
Crime near 4253 John St
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Crime near 4253 John 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: 13 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 4258 Sophia St Jul 2025
- 4260 Sophia St Jul 2025
- 4298 Sophia St May 2025
- 4286 Sophia St May 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 4253 John St
What is 4253 John St assessed at?
$2,836,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 4253 John St built?
In 1977, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 4253 John St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 4253 John St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 4253 John St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 4253 John St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 4253 John St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 4253 John St?
Elementary: Wolfe Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4253 John St?
King Edward Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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