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4070 Oak St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 17,768 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Oak St.

Assessed 2026

$71,513,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 17,768 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 4070 Oak St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 17,768 m², 102.1 m wide and 182.5 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $71,513,000, −6% 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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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 4070 Oak St

Assessed at $71,513,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Oak St, above 90% of them. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in South Cambie. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 800 m away.

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Assessment history of 4070 Oak St

2026$71,513,000

Down 6% 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≈ 17,768 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4070 Oak St

Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Emily Carr Elementary24 m

Westside Montessori195 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary269 m

Braemar Park332 m

Douglas Park412 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4070 Oak St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)800 m

Northbound Oak St @ W King Edward Ave · 1779 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Oak St · 25109 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Laurel St · 25116 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front6 · English Oak, Pyramidal European Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 9 m

Nearest arterial roadOak St, 80 m

Truck route80 m

Crime near 4070 Oak 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 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3842 Laurel St Sep 2025
3868 Laurel St Dec 2024

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 4070 Oak St

What is 4070 Oak St assessed at?

$71,513,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4070 Oak St built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4070 Oak St?

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

What can be built at 4070 Oak 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 4070 Oak St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4070 Oak St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 4070 Oak 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 4070 Oak St had?

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

Which schools serve 4070 Oak St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4070 Oak St?

King Edward Station is 800 m away in a straight line.

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