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5849 Berkeley St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1958 on a 8,919 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 92% of the buildings on Berkeley St.

Assessed 2026

$17,212,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 8,919 m²

Built

1958

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What the records show for 5849 Berkeley St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 8,919 m², 60.3 m wide and 358.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1958: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $17,212,000, −9% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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16 new buildings and 13 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 5849 Berkeley St

Assessed at $17,212,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). The highest assessed house on Berkeley St. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in Victoria-Fraserview. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2024: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($70,000). School catchment: Waverley Elementary and David Thompson Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away.

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Assessment history of 5849 Berkeley St

2026$17,212,000

Down 9% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Oct 2024 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$70,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 8,919 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 5849 Berkeley St

Elementary catchmentWaverley Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

Waverley Elementary441 m

Waverley StrongStart Centre441 m

Corpus Christi School555 m

Nanaimo Park411 m

Jones Park798 m

How catchments work

Transit near 5849 Berkeley St

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)1.7 km

Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 41161 m

Westbound E 41 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 41181 m

Northbound Clarendon St @ E 43 Ave · 29253 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 29, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front5 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry, Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 96 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m

Nearest arterial roadE 41st Ave, 167 m

Crime near 5849 Berkeley St

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 16 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Victoria-Fraserview, the City issued 156 new-building permits and 76 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 5849 Berkeley St

What is 5849 Berkeley St assessed at?

$17,212,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 5849 Berkeley St built?

In 1958, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 5849 Berkeley St?

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

What can be built at 5849 Berkeley St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 5849 Berkeley St in a floodplain?

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

Is 5849 Berkeley St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 5849 Berkeley St be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 5849 Berkeley St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2024: addition or alteration ($70,000). More

Which schools serve 5849 Berkeley St?

Elementary: Waverley Elementary. Secondary: David Thompson Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 5849 Berkeley St?

29th Avenue Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.

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