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5945 Chester St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1929 on a 518 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 82% of the buildings on Chester St.
Assessed 2026
$1,947,200
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 518 m²
Built
1929
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What the records show for 5945 Chester St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes
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Assessed at $1,947,200, +25% 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 5945 Chester St
Assessed at $1,947,200 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 69% of the houses on Chester St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 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 5945 Chester St
Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Oliver Secondary280 m
Vancouver Learning Network280 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart503 m
Memorial South Park335 m
MacDonald Park636 m
Transit near 5945 Chester St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.0 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 43 Ave · 8, N879 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 43 Ave · 8, N8107 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 45 Ave · 8, N8128 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 41, N8, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 92 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 66 m
Truck route66 m
Crime near 5945 Chester St
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Crime near 5945 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 6207 Prince Albert St Dec 2024
- 5934 Chester St Dec 2025
- 6209 Prince Albert St Dec 2024
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 5945 Chester St
What is 5945 Chester St assessed at?
$1,947,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5945 Chester St built?
In 1929, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.
What is the zoning of 5945 Chester St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5945 Chester St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 5945 Chester St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5945 Chester St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5945 Chester St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5945 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 5945 Chester St?
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.
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