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6556 Lanark St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1979 on a 559 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Lanark St.

Assessed 2026

$2,161,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 559 m²

Built

1979

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What the records show for 6556 Lanark St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1979.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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

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

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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 $2,161,000, +23% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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11 new buildings and 3 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 6556 Lanark St

Assessed at $2,161,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 81% of the houses on Lanark St. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is larger than 82% of the lots in Victoria-Fraserview. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2023: addition or alteration, laneway house ($2,500). School catchment: Fleming Elementary and David Thompson Secondary.

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Assessment history of 6556 Lanark St

2026$2,161,000

Up 23% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Oct 2023 · Addition or alteration, laneway house$2,500

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 559 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6556 Lanark St

Elementary catchmentFleming Elementary

Secondary catchmentDavid Thompson Secondary

Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary146 m

David Thompson Secondary587 m

John Henderson StrongStart Centre987 m

Gordon Park395 m

Tecumseh Park708 m

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Transit near 6556 Lanark St

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)3.0 km

Eastbound E 49 Ave @ Knight St · 430, 49106 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 49 Ave · 22, 430141 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 51 Ave · 22150 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 49, 430

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Autumn Applause Ash

Ground elevation≈ 89 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadE 49th Ave, 74 m

Truck route125 m

Crime near 6556 Lanark 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: 11 new-building permits and 3 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 6556 Lanark St

What is 6556 Lanark St assessed at?

$2,161,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6556 Lanark St built?

In 1979, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 6556 Lanark St?

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

What can be built at 6556 Lanark St?

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

Is 6556 Lanark St in a floodplain?

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

Is 6556 Lanark St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6556 Lanark 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 6556 Lanark St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2023: addition or alteration ($2,500). More

Which schools serve 6556 Lanark St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 6556 Lanark St?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 3.0 km away in a straight line.

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