5915 CHESTER STREET

Vancouver, British Columbia · Neighbourhood: South Vancouver
C$1,749,000

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How should buyers evaluate 5915 CHESTER STREET?

Start by reading this listing in its Vancouver South Vancouver context: price, property type, land or strata setup, age, transit, schools, similar supply, carrying costs and resale liquidity should be considered together, not just photos and asking price.

What should be checked before writing an offer?
  • Recent comparable sales, competing active listings, days on market, price changes and current market pace.
  • Property condition, inspection risk, insurance, financing, tax, title and any disclosure documents.
  • For strata homes, review minutes, contingency reserve, special levies, rental rules and pet bylaws.
How do buyers find land with rebuild or multiplex potential, what should they watch, and how can returns be improved?

To find land with this potential, start with zoning, lot size, frontage, lane or driveway access, servicing, trees, slope, basement conditions, BC Assessment, title restrictions and municipal permits. The highest-return plan is usually not simply the maximum unit count; it is the best balance between approval risk, construction cost, rent or resale pricing, floor-plan efficiency, parking and holding period.

Vancouver listings should separate R1-1, RS, RT, laneway house and multiplex rules during review. R1-1 is an important low-density housing reform signal, but heritage, trees, underground servicing, parking, corner-lot conditions and existing building condition can all change the practical outcome.

Vancouver R1-1 / RS / RT / laneway quick checklist
  • Confirm whether zoning is R1-1, RS, RT or another district.
  • Review laneway house, multiplex, heritage, tree, parking and servicing rules separately.
  • Do not rely on lot size alone; corner-lot conditions, underground servicing and existing building condition can affect the plan.
What does this page not replace?

It does not replace a realtor, lawyer, inspector, mortgage broker, insurance review, tax advice, strata documents, BC Assessment or municipal records. Use it to form better questions, then verify independently.

For sale
5915 CHESTER STREET

Remarks

Classic 1930s character home on a corner lot of quiet traffic calm street. East-facing with original oak inlaid floors with walnut detail, wood-burning fireplace with brick surround, and timeless built-ins. Bright kitchen with updated cabinet fronts, breakfast nook and deck access. Beautiful rounded ceilings throughout. Flexible main-floor den/bedroom plus full bath. Upstairs offers two bedrooms including a primary with built-in drawers and ample storage. Double garage with workshop and attic storage. Large ground level bachelor suite with kitchen and bath provides excellent passive income. Walking distance to thriving Fraser Street! A special property waiting for its new owners!! (id:56153)

Property Details

House
Building Type
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1930
Year Built
96 years
Age
90
Days on Site
4,026 sf
Lot Area
2,270 sqft
Interior Size
C$770
Price per Sqft

Transaction: For sale

Lot Frontage: 33 ft

Status: active

Listing ID: 29439368 (R3097004)

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Property Summary

Price: C$1,749,000

Lot Area: 4,026 sf

Lot Frontage: 33 ft

PID: 011-837-292

Days on Site: 90 days

Added to BurnabyHouse: 2026-03-06

Updated on: 2026-06-03 03:01 PM PDT

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Schools

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary ELEMENTARY
Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 455.5 m
John Oliver Secondary SECONDARY
Public · School District 39
530 41st Ave E, Vancouver, BC
Straight-line distance about 333.6 m
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Nearby Points of Interest

Grocery / Food Access
Thurga Grocery
About 147.5 m away
6027 Fraser Street
Buy-Low Foods
About 197 m away
6095 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Shopping Centres
Victoria Square
About 1.7 km away
Riley Park Farmers Market
About 1.7 km away
Parks / Green Space
Memorial South Park
About 315 m away
MacDonald Park
About 654.8 m away

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