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5649 Ash St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 718 m² R5-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 66% of the buildings on Ash St.

Assessed 2026

$3,359,000

Zoning

R5-1

Lot

≈ 718 m²

Built

1953

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What the records show for 5649 Ash St

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Zoned R5-1

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What the record says: Lot about 718 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R5-1 (R5).
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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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,359,000, −5% 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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8 new buildings and 17 demolitions within 300 m

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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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About 5649 Ash St

Assessed at $3,359,000 for 2026 (−16% on 2025). Assessed higher than 34% of the houses on Ash St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 82% of the lots in South Cambie. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2020: addition or alteration, single detached house ($19,500). School catchment: Jamieson Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 160 m away.

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Assessment history of 5649 Ash St

2026$3,359,000

Down 5% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Oct 2020 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$19,500

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 718 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5649 Ash St

Elementary catchmentJamieson Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

King David High School347 m

Pacific Torah Institute International689 m

Pacific Torah Institute689 m

Columbia Park553 m

Oak Meadows Park713 m

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Transit near 5649 Ash St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)160 m

Oakridge-41st Ave Station bus loop · 41, R485 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 41 Ave · 15, N15135 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 40 Ave · 15, N15174 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 41, N15, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Fairview Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 93 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 41st Ave, 83 m

SkyTrain guideway161 m

Truck route83 m

Crime near 5649 Ash 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: 8 new-building permits and 17 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

475 W 41st Ave Mar 2025
477 W 42nd Ave May 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In South Cambie, the City issued 46 new-building permits and 49 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 5649 Ash St

What is 5649 Ash St assessed at?

$3,359,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5649 Ash St built?

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

What is the zoning of 5649 Ash St?

It is zoned R5-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 5649 Ash St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5649 Ash St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5649 Ash 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 5649 Ash St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2020: addition or alteration ($19,500). More

Which schools serve 5649 Ash St?

Elementary: Jamieson Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5649 Ash St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 160 m away in a straight line.

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