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6549 Wales St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1958 on a 779 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 85% of the buildings on Wales St.

Assessed 2026

$2,267,500

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 779 m²

Built

1958

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What the records show for 6549 Wales St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 779 m², 14.6 m wide and 53.3 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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Assessed at $2,267,500, +22% 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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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 6549 Wales St

Assessed at $2,267,500 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 56% of the houses on Wales St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Victoria-Fraserview. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: salvage and abatement, single detached house. School catchment: Kingsford Smith Elementary and Killarney Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 6549 Wales St

2026$2,267,500

Up 22% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Mar 2024 · Salvage and abatement, single detached house$0

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 779 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6549 Wales St

Elementary catchmentKingsford Smith Elementary

Secondary catchmentKillarney Secondary

Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith318 m

Corpus Christi School436 m

Waverley Elementary486 m

Nanaimo Park540 m

Killarney Park792 m

How catchments work

Transit near 6549 Wales St

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)2.2 km

Eastbound E 49 Ave @ Elliott St · 430, 49136 m

Southbound Elliott St @ E 49 Ave · 29156 m

Northbound Elliott St @ E 49 Ave · 29187 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 29, 49, 430

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 95 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 49th Ave, 105 m

Crime near 6549 Wales 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: 6 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 6549 Wales St

What is 6549 Wales St assessed at?

$2,267,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6549 Wales St built?

In 1958, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 6549 Wales St?

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

What can be built at 6549 Wales St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 6549 Wales St in a floodplain?

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

Is 6549 Wales St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 6549 Wales 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 6549 Wales St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: salvage and abatement. More

Which schools serve 6549 Wales St?

Elementary: Kingsford Smith Elementary. Secondary: Killarney Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 6549 Wales St?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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