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3757 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1918 on a 509 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Arbutus St.

Assessed 2026

$2,428,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 509 m²

Built

1918

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1918.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes, borderline

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Built 1918: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $2,428,900, +24% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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6 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Arbutus St)

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Railway line about 46 m away

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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 3757 Arbutus St

Assessed at $2,428,900 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 25% of the houses on Arbutus St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 71% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3757 Arbutus St

2026$2,428,900

Up 24% 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≈ 509 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3757 Arbutus St

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

York House Little School426 m

Canuck Place School Program765 m

Shaughnessy Elementary845 m

Arbutus Village Park379 m

Trafalgar Park675 m

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Transit near 3757 Arbutus St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)2.8 km

Southbound Arbutus St @ W 21 Ave · 1630 m

Northbound Arbutus St @ W King Edward Ave · 16121 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Arbutus St · 25139 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadArbutus St, 26 m

Railway line46 m

Truck route26 m

Crime near 3757 Arbutus St

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 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3529 Arbutus St Feb 2026
3455 Maple St Mar 2025
3584 East Blvd Feb 2026
2205 W 22nd Ave May 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Arbutus Ridge, the City issued 119 new-building permits and 70 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3757 Arbutus St

What is 3757 Arbutus St assessed at?

$2,428,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3757 Arbutus St built?

In 1918, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 3757 Arbutus St?

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

What can be built at 3757 Arbutus St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3757 Arbutus St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3757 Arbutus St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3757 Arbutus St 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 3757 Arbutus St had?

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

Which schools serve 3757 Arbutus St?

Elementary: Trafalgar Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3757 Arbutus St?

King Edward Station is 2.8 km away in a straight line.

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