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878 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1952 on a 873 m² RM-5B lot with a rear lane. Older than 57% of the buildings on Gilford St.

Assessed 2026

$11,654,000

Zoning

RM-5B

Lot

≈ 873 m²

Built

1952

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What the records show for 878 Gilford St

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Zoned RM-5B

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What the record says: Lot about 873 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-5B (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 1952: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $11,654,000, −6% 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 878 Gilford St

Assessed at $11,654,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 45% of the houses on Gilford St. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2023: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($1). School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 878 Gilford St

2026$11,654,000

Down 6% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Apr 2023 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$1

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 873 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 878 Gilford St

Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

King George Secondary236 m

Lord Roberts Elementary559 m

Devonian Harbour Park354 m

Marina Square461 m

How catchments work

Transit near 878 Gilford St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.5 km

Southbound Denman St @ Robson St · 5136 m

Northbound Denman St @ Haro St · 5144 m

Southbound Denman St @ Barclay St · 5211 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 19, 44, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N24

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Akebono Flowering Cherry, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 19 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadDenman St, 137 m

Truck route137 m

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

Crime near 878 Gilford 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: 1 new-building permit and 0 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1818 Alberni St Nov 2024

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 878 Gilford St

What is 878 Gilford St assessed at?

$11,654,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 878 Gilford St built?

In 1952, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 878 Gilford St?

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

What can be built at 878 Gilford St?

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

Is 878 Gilford St in a floodplain?

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

Is 878 Gilford St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 878 Gilford 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 878 Gilford St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2023: addition or alteration ($1). More

Which schools serve 878 Gilford St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 878 Gilford St?

Burrard Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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