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3860 Trafalgar St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1955 on a 1,508 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 68% of the buildings on Trafalgar St.

Assessed 2026

$6,519,600

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 1,508 m²

Built

1955

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What the records show for 3860 Trafalgar St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,508 m², 37.2 m wide and 40.5 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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Built 1955: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $6,519,600, −1% 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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9 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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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 3860 Trafalgar St

Assessed at $6,519,600 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Trafalgar St, above 97% of them. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2026: addition or alteration, child day care facility, church ($120,000). School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3860 Trafalgar St

2026$6,519,600

Down 1% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2026 · Addition or alteration, child day care facility, church$120,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,508 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3860 Trafalgar St

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Trafalgar Elementary213 m

Carnarvon Community Elementary809 m

Prince of Wales Secondary878 m

Trafalgar Park279 m

Park Site on Puget Drive545 m

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Transit near 3860 Trafalgar St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.6 km

Northbound Macdonald St @ W 22 Ave · 2, N22237 m

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 21 Ave · 2, N22265 m

Southbound Macdonald St @ Alamein Ave · 2, N22342 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 24 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMacdonald St, 218 m

Crime near 3860 Trafalgar 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: 9 new-building permits and 5 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 3860 Trafalgar St

What is 3860 Trafalgar St assessed at?

$6,519,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3860 Trafalgar St built?

In 1955, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3860 Trafalgar St?

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

What can be built at 3860 Trafalgar St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3860 Trafalgar St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3860 Trafalgar St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3860 Trafalgar 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 3860 Trafalgar St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2026: addition or alteration ($120,000). More

Which schools serve 3860 Trafalgar 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 3860 Trafalgar St?

King Edward Station is 3.6 km away in a straight line.

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