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1537 Burnaby St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1956 on a 800 m² RM-5A lot with a rear lane. Older than 62% of the buildings on Burnaby St.

Assessed 2026

$10,052,000

Zoning

RM-5A

Lot

≈ 800 m²

Built

1956

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What the records show for 1537 Burnaby St

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Zoned RM-5A

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What the record says: Lot about 800 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-5A (RM).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1956: ask about a buried oil tank

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $10,052,000, −10% since 2021

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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 1537 Burnaby St

Assessed at $10,052,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 57% of the houses on Burnaby St. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2021: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($25,000). School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 1537 Burnaby St

2026$10,052,000

Down 10% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Mar 2021 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$25,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 800 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1537 Burnaby St

Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

Lord Roberts Elementary286 m

King George Secondary639 m

Lord Roberts Annex672 m

Alexandra Park275 m

Sunset Beach Park349 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1537 Burnaby St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.4 km

Eastbound Davie St @ Cardero St · 684 m

Eastbound Davie St @ Nicola St · 6118 m

Westbound Davie St @ Cardero St · 6128 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 6, 23

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Nootka Cypress

Ground elevation≈ 24 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadDavie St, 83 m

Truck route83 m

Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)

Crime near 1537 Burnaby St

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West End, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1537 Burnaby St

What is 1537 Burnaby St assessed at?

$10,052,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1537 Burnaby St built?

In 1956, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1537 Burnaby St?

It is zoned RM-5A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1537 Burnaby St?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-5A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1537 Burnaby St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1537 Burnaby St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1537 Burnaby 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 1537 Burnaby St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2021: addition or alteration ($25,000). More

Which schools serve 1537 Burnaby St?

Elementary: Roberts Elementary. Secondary: King George Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1537 Burnaby St?

Burrard Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.

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