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3525 Macdonald St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2009 on a 559 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 78% of the buildings on Macdonald St.

Assessed 2026

$3,812,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 559 m²

Built

2009

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What the records show for 3525 Macdonald St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 559 m², 15.1 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,812,000, +7% since 2021

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12 new buildings and 9 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 3525 Macdonald St

Assessed at $3,812,000 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 71% of the houses on Macdonald St. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: addition or alteration, laneway house ($39,917). School catchment: Carnarvon Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3525 Macdonald St

2026$3,812,000

Up 7% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jan 2026 · Addition or alteration, laneway house$39,917

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 559 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3525 Macdonald St

Elementary catchmentCarnarvon Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Carnarvon Community Elementary430 m

Trafalgar Elementary613 m

Kitsilano Secondary887 m

Carnarvon Park287 m

Valdez Park685 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3525 Macdonald St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.9 km

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 21 Ave · 2, N22205 m

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 16 Ave · 2, N22230 m

Northbound Macdonald St @ W 22 Ave · 2, N22238 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 33, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · European White Birch, Bowhall Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMacdonald St, 20 m

Truck route20 m

Crime near 3525 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: 12 new-building permits and 9 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 3525 Macdonald St

What is 3525 Macdonald St assessed at?

$3,812,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3525 Macdonald St built?

In 2009, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2011.

What is the zoning of 3525 Macdonald St?

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

What can be built at 3525 Macdonald St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3525 Macdonald St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3525 Macdonald St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3525 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 3525 Macdonald St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: addition or alteration ($39,917). More

Which schools serve 3525 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 3525 Macdonald St?

King Edward Station is 3.9 km away in a straight line.

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