5954 Chester St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1929 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 82% of the buildings on Chester St.

Assessed 2026
$1,780,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 372 m²
Built
1929
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What the records show for 5954 Chester St

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About 5954 Chester St

Assessed at $1,780,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on Chester St. The land is 93% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2025: new building, multiple dwelling ($840,000). School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 5954 Chester St

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2026$1,780,000
Up 26% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2025 · New building, multiple dwelling$840,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 372 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5954 Chester St
Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Oliver Secondary329 m
Vancouver Learning Network329 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart482 m
Memorial South Park278 m
MacDonald Park694 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5954 Chester St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.0 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 43 Ave · 8, N8135 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 43 Ave · 8, N8148 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 45 Ave · 8, N8164 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 41, N8, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Golden Dawyck Beech
Ground elevation≈ 92 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 125 m
Truck route125 m

Crime near 5954 Chester St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 5954 Chester St

What is 5954 Chester St assessed at?

$1,780,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5954 Chester St built?

In 1929, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 5954 Chester St?

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

What can be built at 5954 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 5954 Chester St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5954 Chester St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 5954 Chester St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2025: new building ($840,000). More

Which schools serve 5954 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 5954 Chester St?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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