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4486 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1937 on a 494 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 69% of the buildings on W 5th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,481,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 494 m²

Built

1937

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What the records show for 4486 W 5th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 494 m², 14.4 m wide and 34.3 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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6 permits on this lot since 2017, 5 in the last 3 years

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Built 1937: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $3,481,000, +23% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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8 new buildings and 5 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 4486 W 5th Ave

Assessed at $3,481,000 for 2026 (+4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 52% of the houses on W 5th Ave. The land is 85% of the value. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4486 W 5th Ave

2026$3,481,000

Up 23% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 6 since 2017

Aug 2025 · New building, laneway house$333,978

5 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 494 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4486 W 5th Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Mary Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Queen Mary Elementary262 m

West Point Grey Academy509 m

Pacific Spirit School738 m

West Point Grey Park344 m

Locarno Park580 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4486 W 5th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)6.3 km

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Sasamat St · 4154 m

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Trimble St · 4187 m

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Trimble St · 4195 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 44, 84

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · European White Birch

Ground elevation≈ 62 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 128 m

Truck route128 m

Crime near 4486 W 5th 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: 8 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

4519 W 4th Ave Oct 2025
4554 W 4th Ave Nov 2025
4553 W 8th Ave May 2025
4533 W 5th Ave Sep 2026

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 4486 W 5th Ave

What is 4486 W 5th Ave assessed at?

$3,481,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4486 W 5th Ave built?

In 1937, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1967.

What is the zoning of 4486 W 5th Ave?

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

What can be built at 4486 W 5th Ave?

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

Is 4486 W 5th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 4486 W 5th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4486 W 5th 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 4486 W 5th Ave had?

The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2025: new building ($333,978). More

Which schools serve 4486 W 5th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4486 W 5th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 6.3 km away in a straight line.

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