5137 Walden St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 374 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Walden St.

Assessed 2026
$1,916,500
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 374 m²
Built
1953
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What the records show for 5137 Walden St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1953.
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Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
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Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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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 $1,916,500, +19% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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9 new buildings and 8 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 5137 Walden St

Assessed at $1,916,500 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 19% of the houses on Walden St. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 5137 Walden St

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2026$1,916,500
Up 19% 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≈ 374 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5137 Walden St
Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
General Brock Elementary278 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary904 m
John Oliver Secondary942 m
Cartier Park260 m
Riley Park454 m

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Transit near 5137 Walden St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.3 km
Northbound Main St @ E 36 Ave · 3100 m
Southbound Main St @ E 33 Ave · 3182 m
Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Main St · 33211 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 33

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 68 m
Truck route68 m

Crime near 5137 Walden 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: 9 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 141 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 5137 Walden St

What is 5137 Walden St assessed at?

$1,916,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5137 Walden St built?

In 1953, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 5137 Walden St?

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

What can be built at 5137 Walden St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5137 Walden St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5137 Walden St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 5137 Walden St had?

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

Which schools serve 5137 Walden St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5137 Walden St?

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

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