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4687 Langara Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1935 on a 616 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 61% of the buildings on Langara Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,773,400

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 616 m²

Built

1935

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What the records show for 4687 Langara Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 616 m², 29.8 m wide and 30.4 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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Built 1935: ask about a buried oil tank

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Steep lot: about 12 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $4,773,400, +3% 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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6 new buildings and 4 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 4687 Langara Ave

Assessed at $4,773,400 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on Langara Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in West Point Grey. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4687 Langara Ave

2026$4,773,400

Up 3% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 616 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4687 Langara Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Mary Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Queen Mary Elementary861 m

Westmount Park231 m

Locarno Park401 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4687 Langara Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)6.6 km

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Tolmie St · 4, 44, 84523 m

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Blanca St · 4524 m

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Blanca St · 44, 84532 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 27 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSteep, about 12 m

Nearest arterial roadNw Marine Dr, 163 m

Crime near 4687 Langara Ave

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 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West Point Grey, the City issued 132 new-building permits and 66 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 4687 Langara Ave

What is 4687 Langara Ave assessed at?

$4,773,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4687 Langara Ave built?

In 1935, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 4687 Langara Ave?

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

What can be built at 4687 Langara Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 4687 Langara Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 4687 Langara Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4687 Langara Ave 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 4687 Langara Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 4687 Langara Ave?

Elementary: Queen Mary Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4687 Langara Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 6.6 km away in a straight line.

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