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5438 Oak St, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 2016 on a 1,305 m² CD-1 (603) lot with a rear lane. Newer than 53% of the buildings on Oak St.

Typical unit, 2026

$1,646,000

Zoning

CD-1 (603)

Strata units

2

Built

2016

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What the records show for 5438 Oak St

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Zoned CD-1 (603)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,305 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (603) (CD).
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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,646,000; the building +15% since 2021

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Strata building, 2 units, built 2016

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On or next to an arterial road (Oak St)

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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 5438 Oak St

Units are assessed from $1,646,000 to $1,646,000; the typical unit is $1,646,000. School catchment: Jamieson Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 870 m away.

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Assessment history of 5438 Oak St

Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,646,000 to $1,646,000, typical unit $1,646,000.

2026$1,646,000

Up 15% since 2021

Permits on this building · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this building since 2017.

Schools and parks near 5438 Oak St

Elementary catchmentJamieson Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Pacific Torah Institute International322 m

Pacific Torah Institute322 m

G F Strong School Program392 m

Oak Meadows Park271 m

VanDusen Botanical Garden415 m

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Transit near 5438 Oak St

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)870 m

Northbound Oak St @ W 38 Ave · 1780 m

Southbound Oak St @ W 37 Ave · 17177 m

Southbound Oak St @ W 41st Ave · 17227 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Crimson Spire Oak

Ground elevation≈ 96 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadOak St, 27 m

Truck route27 m

Crime near 5438 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: 1 new-building permit and 0 demolition permits.

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 5438 Oak St

What are the units at 5438 Oak St assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,646,000 to $1,646,000; the typical unit is $1,646,000.

When was 5438 Oak St built?

In 2016, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5438 Oak St?

It is zoned CD-1 (603) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 5438 Oak St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5438 Oak St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5438 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 5438 Oak St had?

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

Which schools serve 5438 Oak St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5438 Oak St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 870 m away in a straight line.

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