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3833 Macdonald St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1992 on a 293 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Macdonald St.

Assessed 2026

$1,827,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 293 m²

Built

1992

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What the records show for 3833 Macdonald St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 293 m², 7.9 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,827,000, +10% since 2021

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8 new buildings and 4 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3833 Macdonald St

Assessed at $1,827,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Macdonald St. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is smaller than 99% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3833 Macdonald St

2026$1,827,000

Up 10% 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≈ 293 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3833 Macdonald St

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Trafalgar Elementary361 m

Carnarvon Community Elementary603 m

Lord Kitchener Elementary913 m

Trafalgar Park502 m

Carnarvon Park510 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3833 Macdonald St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.8 km

Northbound Macdonald St @ W 22 Ave · 2, N2266 m

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 21 Ave · 2, N2294 m

Southbound Macdonald St @ Alamein Ave · 2, N22305 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Planting Site, Bowhall Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 24 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMacdonald St, 16 m

Truck route16 m

Crime near 3833 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: 8 new-building permits and 4 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 3833 Macdonald St

What is 3833 Macdonald St assessed at?

$1,827,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3833 Macdonald St built?

In 1992, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3833 Macdonald St?

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

What can be built at 3833 Macdonald St?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3833 Macdonald St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3833 Macdonald St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3833 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 3833 Macdonald St had?

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

Which schools serve 3833 Macdonald 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 3833 Macdonald St?

King Edward Station is 3.8 km away in a straight line.

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