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5050 Main St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 343 m² RT-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 68% of the buildings on Main St.

Assessed 2026

$1,330,700

Zoning

RT-2

Lot

≈ 343 m²

Built

1953

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What the records show for 5050 Main St

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Zoned RT-2

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What the record says: Lot about 343 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-2 (RT).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1953: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,330,700, +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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On or next to an arterial road (Main St)

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 5050 Main St

Assessed at $1,330,700 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Main St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 71% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 5050 Main St

2026$1,330,700

Up 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≈ 343 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5050 Main St

Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

General Brock Elementary210 m

General Wolfe Elementary942 m

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary951 m

Cartier Park332 m

Riley Park373 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5050 Main St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.3 km

Southbound Main St @ E 33 Ave · 3101 m

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Main St · 33130 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Main St · 33147 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMain St, 27 m

Truck route27 m

Crime near 5050 Main 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: 3 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

5060 James St Feb 2025
240 E 37th Ave Mar 2025

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 5050 Main St

What is 5050 Main St assessed at?

$1,330,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5050 Main St built?

In 1953, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 5050 Main St?

It is zoned RT-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 5050 Main St?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 5050 Main St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5050 Main St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5050 Main 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 5050 Main St had?

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

Which schools serve 5050 Main St?

Elementary: Brock Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5050 Main St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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