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3215 Macdonald St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1951 on a 697 m² CD-1 (25) lot. Older than 78% of the buildings on Macdonald St.

Assessed 2026

$2,845,700

Zoning

CD-1 (25)

Lot

≈ 697 m²

Built

1951

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What the records show for 3215 Macdonald St

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Zoned CD-1 (25)

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What the record says: Lot about 697 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (25) (CD).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1951: 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 $2,845,700, −12% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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7 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Macdonald St)

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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 3215 Macdonald St

Assessed at $2,845,700 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). Assessed higher than 36% of the houses on Macdonald St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Carnarvon Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3215 Macdonald St

2026$2,845,700

Down 12% 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≈ 697 m²

ZoningCD-1 (25)

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3215 Macdonald St

Elementary catchmentCarnarvon Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Carnarvon Community Elementary366 m

Kitsilano Secondary696 m

Madrona School715 m

Carnarvon Park218 m

Park Site on Blenheim772 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3215 Macdonald St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)3.9 km

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 16 Ave · 2, N2213 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Macdonald St · 3357 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Macdonald St · 3357 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 33, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Variegated Sycamore Maple, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMacdonald St, 15 m

Truck route15 m

Crime near 3215 Macdonald 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: 7 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 3215 Macdonald St

What is 3215 Macdonald St assessed at?

$2,845,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3215 Macdonald St built?

In 1951, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.

What is the zoning of 3215 Macdonald St?

It is zoned CD-1 (25) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 3215 Macdonald St?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (25)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 3215 Macdonald St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3215 Macdonald St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3215 Macdonald 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 3215 Macdonald St had?

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

Which schools serve 3215 Macdonald St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3215 Macdonald St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 3.9 km away in a straight line.

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