Vancouver Dossier

6878 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2003 on a 499 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 83% of the buildings on Dumfries St.

Assessed 2026

$2,639,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 499 m²

Built

2003

2 to check4 notes2 clear

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

What the records show for 6878 Dumfries St

Note

Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

Free preview

What the record says: City licences: 136 active short-term rental licences in Victoria-Fraserview in 2026. The City does not publish their addresses.
What it means: In Vancouver you can rent short term (Airbnb and the like) only the home you live in, with a City licence; a strata can ban it entirely. Do not count on short-term rental income from a second home.
What to do: If rental income matters, read the City’s short-term rental rules and ask about the rules for secondary suites.

The full report explains every finding like this one.

Check

R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes, borderline

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Check

Combined sewer on this block

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

1 permit on this lot since 2017

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

A permit is filed under another civic number

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Assessed at $2,639,000, +25% since 2021

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Clear

Not on the Heritage Register

Clear

Outside the City floodplain

Part of a full report: what each record says, what it means and what to do

What the full report adds to each finding

What the record says, with its date and number
What it means for a buyer
What to ask the seller and your realtor
The source of every line

See a sample report

Street view

About 6878 Dumfries St

Assessed at $2,639,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Dumfries St, above 92% of them. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2018: new building, laneway house ($215,143). School catchment: Fleming Elementary and David Thompson Secondary.

Read every record and what to do next

Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.

Unlock full report for $20 CAD See a sample report

Assessment history of 6878 Dumfries St

2026$2,639,000

Up 25% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2018 · New building, laneway house$215,143

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 499 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6878 Dumfries St

Elementary catchmentFleming Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

David Thompson Secondary312 m

Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary456 m

Sir James Douglas Annex793 m

Gordon Park318 m

Ross Park783 m

How catchments work

Transit near 6878 Dumfries St

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)3.1 km

Northbound Knight St @ E 53 Ave · 22219 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 53 Ave · 22244 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 51 Ave · 22267 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Brandon Elm, Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 83 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 229 m

Crime near 6878 Dumfries 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: 5 new-building permits and 0 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 6878 Dumfries St

What is 6878 Dumfries St assessed at?

$2,639,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6878 Dumfries St built?

In 2003, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 6878 Dumfries St?

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

What can be built at 6878 Dumfries 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 6878 Dumfries St in a floodplain?

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

Is 6878 Dumfries St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6878 Dumfries 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 6878 Dumfries St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2018: new building ($215,143). More

Which schools serve 6878 Dumfries St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 6878 Dumfries St?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 3.1 km away in a straight line.

Compare 6878 Dumfries St with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change

Other addresses on Dumfries St

Full reportEvery record explained · PDF

Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary