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4897 Selkirk St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1988 on a 750 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Selkirk St.
Assessed 2026
$3,893,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 750 m²
Built
1988
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What the records show for 4897 Selkirk St
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)
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Assessed at $3,893,000, +11% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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7 new buildings and 4 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 4897 Selkirk St
Assessed at $3,893,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 21% of the houses on Selkirk St. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is smaller than 70% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.5 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 4897 Selkirk St
Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
G F Strong School Program549 m
BC Childrens Hosp School Program549 m
BCCH Eating Disorders School Program549 m
VanDusen Botanical Garden314 m
Devonshire Park357 m
Transit near 4897 Selkirk St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.5 km
Southbound Oak St @ W 33 Ave · 17343 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 33 Ave · 17351 m
Southbound Oak St @ Devonshire Cres · 17417 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 17
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry, Pissard Plum
Ground elevation≈ 84 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
Crime near 4897 Selkirk St
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Crime near 4897 Selkirk 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: 7 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 1370 Minto Cres Mar 2025
- 4626 Selkirk St Feb 2026
- 1343 W 33rd Ave Mar 2025
- 1127 W 32nd Ave Jan 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Shaughnessy, the City issued 79 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 4897 Selkirk St
What is 4897 Selkirk St assessed at?
$3,893,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 4897 Selkirk St built?
In 1988, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 4897 Selkirk St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 4897 Selkirk St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 4897 Selkirk St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 4897 Selkirk St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 4897 Selkirk St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 4897 Selkirk St?
Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4897 Selkirk St?
King Edward Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.
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