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5879 Knight St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1963 on a 472 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 59% of the buildings on Knight St.
Assessed 2026
$1,566,200
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 472 m²
Built
1963
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What the records show for 5879 Knight St
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes
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Assessed at $1,566,200, +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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8 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m
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On or next to an arterial road (Knight St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 5879 Knight St
Assessed at $1,566,200 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 41% of the houses on Knight St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 2.5 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 5879 Knight St
Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary581 m
Tecumseh Elementary705 m
Tecumseh Annex760 m
Memorial South Park550 m
Tecumseh Park575 m
Transit near 5879 Knight St
Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.5 km
Northbound Knight St @ E 43 Ave · 2244 m
Southbound Knight St @ E 43 Ave · 2272 m
Southbound Knight St @ E 41 Ave · 22155 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 41, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Pacific Sunset Maple
Ground elevation≈ 89 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 34 m
Truck route34 m
Crime near 5879 Knight St
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Crime near 5879 Knight 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: 8 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 6029 Dumfries St Aug 2026
- 5888 Dumfries St Sep 2026
- 5918 Sherbrooke St Jan 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 5879 Knight St
What is 5879 Knight St assessed at?
$1,566,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5879 Knight St built?
In 1963, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 5879 Knight St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5879 Knight St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 5879 Knight St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5879 Knight St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5879 Knight St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5879 Knight St?
Elementary: Mackenzie Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5879 Knight St?
Nanaimo Station is 2.5 km away in a straight line.
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