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5856 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1944 on a 342 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 81% of the buildings on Ontario St.
Assessed 2026
$1,771,400
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 342 m²
Built
1944
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What the records show for 5856 Ontario St
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Built 1944: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $1,771,400, +9% 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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6 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 5856 Ontario St
Assessed at $1,771,400 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Ontario St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 820 m 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 5856 Ontario St
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary96 m
St Andrew's859 m
John Oliver Secondary909 m
Columbia Park485 m
MacDonald Park555 m
Transit near 5856 Ontario St
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)820 m
Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Ontario St · 41134 m
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Ontario St · 41169 m
Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Manitoba St · 41226 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Bloodgood Plane Tree, London Plane Tree
Ground elevation≈ 84 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadE 41st Ave, 144 m
Truck route144 m
Crime near 5856 Ontario St
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Crime near 5856 Ontario 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: 6 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 5893 Quebec St Jan 2026
- 182 Ontario Pl Jul 2025
- 5990 Quebec St Oct 2025
- 58 E 40th Ave Jan 2025
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 5856 Ontario St
What is 5856 Ontario St assessed at?
$1,771,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 5856 Ontario St built?
In 1944, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.
What is the zoning of 5856 Ontario St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 5856 Ontario 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 5856 Ontario St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 5856 Ontario St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 5856 Ontario St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 5856 Ontario St?
Elementary: Van Horne Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5856 Ontario St?
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 820 m away in a straight line.
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