A mansion in a Richmond city centre neighbourhood has been under construction for almost 20 years.
The multi-level house, with parts still obscured under wraps and tarps covering the windows, sits at 4171 Dallyn Rd. — not far from Cambie and No. 5 roads.
Two white trucks appear to have been parked in front of the fenced property for at least a year, as seen from a comparison of the Google Streetview capture from June 2022 with a recent photo taken last week.
City records show the 9,500-square-feet property is currently valued at $2330,000 in total and costs $6,781.37 in taxes.
Clay Adams, City of Richmond spokesperson, told the Richmond News it has been a “slow moving project since 2004.”
“The last city inspection was over six months ago so it is now up to the property owner to outline next steps for construction,” he said.
A property search showed that the property was last sold in a cash sale in December 2000 for $230,000 and has two owners based in Delta.
Adams confirmed that since there has been no significant work done to the mansion for the past six months, its building permit has lapsed and the owners will have to apply again if they wish to continue construction.
He added that there could be a number of reasons out of the city’s control for why properties are not completed “in a timely manner,” including financial challenges, personal health and family disputes.
Nevertheless, the city encourages homeowners to “do what they can to complete a project rather than just abandoning,” and works with bylaws teams to ensure sites such as 4171 Dallyn Road remain clean and in compliance with city bylaws.
“We try to remain as supportive as possible, while recognizing the impacts to the neighboring community,” said Adams.
Last week, the News reported on another mansion-under-construction that appears to be abandoned.
The $3.9 million mansion at 7931 Sunnymede Cres. was last inspected by the city four months ago.
It is at risk of losing its building permit if no construction is done in the next two months.
