6159 Elgin St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1971 on a 505 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Elgin St.
What the records show for 6159 Elgin St
R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes
Assessed at $2,031,000, +27% since 2021
Value is almost all land
Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
10 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m
Not on the Heritage Register
Outside the City floodplain
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About 6159 Elgin St
Assessed at $2,031,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on Elgin St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Fleming Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.4 km away.
Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
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Transit near 6159 Elgin St
Bus routes within 400 m: 49
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Crime near 6159 Elgin St
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Crime near 6159 Elgin 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: 10 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 6061 Sherbrooke St Dec 2024
- 6394 St. Catherines St Jul 2026
- 6219 Elgin St Jun 2025
- 6222 Elgin St Jun 2026
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 6159 Elgin St
What is 6159 Elgin St assessed at?
$2,031,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 6159 Elgin St built?
In 1971, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1976.
What is the zoning of 6159 Elgin St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 6159 Elgin 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 6159 Elgin St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 6159 Elgin St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 6159 Elgin St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 6159 Elgin St?
Elementary: Fleming Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 6159 Elgin St?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 2.4 km away in a straight line.
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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 21, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary