5986 164 St
Surrey · PID 026-216-159
BC law allows 3 homes on this lot
2,702 ft² lot · zone R5
Free, no obligation. Questions go to a licensed BC REALTOR® with Vanak International Properties.
What BC law allows here
Under BC's small-scale multi-unit housing law, the city must allow at least 3 homes on this lot (a multiplex, a house with suites, or a house plus a laneway home).
Front of the lot
Street view, aerial photo and map from Google; drag to look around. Photos may be a few years old. Imagery © Google. Open in Google Maps ↗
Lot facts
- Address
- 5986 164 St
- City
- Surrey
- PID
- 026-216-159
- Lot size
- 251 m² · 2,702 ft²
- Zone
- R5 Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes R5 rules
- Homes guide
- How many homes can I build in Surrey?
- Assessed value (2026)
- $1,188,000 (land $958,000)
- Property tax
- about $4,070 a year
Zoning rules · R5 · Compact Residential Zone
Small-scale multi-unit housing (2 to 6 units) on compact, typically rear-lane lots of 291 m2 or larger.
- Max floor area
- 3,767 ft² (350 m²), floor space ratio 1.39
- Max height
- 36 ft (11.0 m), 3 incl. basement (duplex) storeys
- Max building footprint
- 1,621 ft² (151 m²)
- Setbacks
- front 3.5 m, side 1.2 m, rear 6.0 m, flanking side 2.4 m
- Homes
- 2 on lots >=4,050 m2; on lots 280-4,050 m2: 4 (house or duplex, with suite/coach house/garden suite), 6 on eligible lots in Frequent Bus Stop Areas, 2 inside Transit-Oriented Areas; lots <280 m2: 3 (2 in TOA). Heritage-protected or unserviced lots: 2.
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (consolidated to 2026-09-21, last amendment By-law 22120) · Part 17; Schedule G. Estimated from the bylaw for a lot of this size; confirm with the city before buying or building.
More on the map
The map shows this lot's true shape and buildable area, slope, sun and shadow, walking distances, schools, hazards, rents and building permits nearby.
Nearby lots
- 16345 59 Ave 705 m² · R3
- 16365 60A Ave 373 m² · R4
- 16408 59A Ave 320 m² · R4
- 16436 60 Ave 252 m² · R5
- 16463 59A Ave 446 m² · R4
- 16493 60 Ave 255 m² · R5
- 5895 163B St 746 m² · R3
- 5932 164 St 342 m² · R4
- 5960 164 St 227 m² · R5
- 5977 165 St 319 m² · R4
- 6013 164 St 221 m² · R5
- 6054 163B St 271 m² · R5
Data updated Nov 2, 2026. Sources: lot lines from city open data and ParcelMap BC, zoning from each city's open data and bylaw, values from city open data where published, BC Bills 44 and 47. Estimates only, not an appraisal or legal advice; confirm with the city.