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5969 Knight St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1966 on a 483 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Knight St.
Assessed 2026
$1,666,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 483 m²
Built
1966
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What the records show for 5969 Knight St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $1,666,000, +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 4 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 5969 Knight St
Assessed at $1,666,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on Knight St. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary.
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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 5969 Knight St
Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary492 m
Tecumseh Elementary725 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart827 m
Memorial South Park558 m
Tecumseh Park560 m
Transit near 5969 Knight St
Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)2.6 km
Southbound Knight St @ E 43 Ave · 2230 m
Northbound Knight St @ E 45 Ave · 2296 m
Northbound Knight St @ E 43 Ave · 22102 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 41, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 91 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 30 m
Truck route30 m
Crime near 5969 Knight St
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Crime near 5969 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 4 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 5969 Knight St
What is 5969 Knight St assessed at?
$1,666,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5969 Knight St built?
In 1966, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1976.
What is the zoning of 5969 Knight St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5969 Knight St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 5969 Knight St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5969 Knight St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5969 Knight St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5969 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 5969 Knight St?
Nanaimo Station is 2.6 km away in a straight line.
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