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5815 Chester St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1927 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on Chester St.
Assessed 2026
$1,672,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 373 m²
Built
1927
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What the records show for 5815 Chester St
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Built 1927: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $1,672,000, +26% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 5815 Chester St
Assessed at $1,672,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses on Chester St. The land is 94% of the value. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.9 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 5815 Chester St
Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Oliver Secondary230 m
Vancouver Learning Network230 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart369 m
Memorial South Park342 m
MacDonald Park676 m
Transit near 5815 Chester St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.9 km
Northbound Fraser St @ E 43 Ave · 8, N888 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 41 Ave · 8, N891 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 41 Ave · 8, N8107 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 41, N8, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Streetside Hedge Maple
Ground elevation≈ 94 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 69 m
Truck route69 m
Crime near 5815 Chester St
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Crime near 5815 Chester 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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.
New buildings nearby:
- 5934 Chester St Dec 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Sunset, the City issued 145 new-building permits and 81 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 5815 Chester St
What is 5815 Chester St assessed at?
$1,672,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5815 Chester St built?
In 1927, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.
What is the zoning of 5815 Chester St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5815 Chester 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 5815 Chester St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5815 Chester St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5815 Chester St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5815 Chester St?
Elementary: Mackenzie Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5815 Chester St?
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.
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