5438 Main St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1949 on a 311 m² RT-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 74% of the buildings on Main St.

Assessed 2026
$1,917,000
Zoning
RT-2
Lot
≈ 311 m²
Built
1949
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About 5438 Main St

Assessed at $1,917,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 32% of the houses on Main St. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2021 demolition. School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 5438 Main St

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2026$1,917,000
Up 50% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Nov 2021 · New building, single detached house with suite$585,000
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 311 m²
ZoningRT-2
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5438 Main St
Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
General Brock Elementary592 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary616 m
John Oliver Secondary757 m
Cartier Park335 m
Riley Park712 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5438 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.1 km
Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 325 m
Southbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 391 m
Northbound Main St @ E 36 Ave · 3235 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 24 m
Truck route24 m

Crime near 5438 Main 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: 12 new-building permits and 10 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 5438 Main St

What is 5438 Main St assessed at?

$1,917,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5438 Main St built?

In 1949, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.

What is the zoning of 5438 Main St?

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

What can be built at 5438 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 5438 Main St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5438 Main St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 5438 Main St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2021: new building ($585,000). More

Which schools serve 5438 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 5438 Main St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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