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3879 Sw Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1938 on a 665 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 87% of the buildings on Sw Marine Dr.

Assessed 2026

$2,066,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 665 m²

Built

1938

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What the records show for 3879 Sw Marine Dr

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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 665 m², 18.2 m wide and 46.4 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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Built 1938: ask about a buried oil tank

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,066,900, +5% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Sw Marine Dr)

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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 3879 Sw Marine Dr

Assessed at $2,066,900 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 31% of the houses on Sw Marine Dr. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 78% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: addition or alteration, single detached house ($250,000). School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3879 Sw Marine Dr

2026$2,066,900

Up 5% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Aug 2017 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$250,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 665 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3879 Sw Marine Dr

Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Southlands Elementary802 m

Kerrisdale Annex949 m

Crofton House968 m

Musqueam Park381 m

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Transit near 3879 Sw Marine Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)4.4 km

Eastbound W 41 Ave @ Wallace St · 41, 49218 m

Southbound Crown St @ SW Marine Dr · 41285 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Holland St · 41, 49289 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 7, 41, 49, N22, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 15 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadSw Marine Dr, 22 m

Truck route22 m

Crime near 3879 Sw Marine Dr

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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

5738 Wallace St May 2026
6098 Crown St Jul 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Dunbar-Southlands, the City issued 199 new-building permits and 126 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3879 Sw Marine Dr

What is 3879 Sw Marine Dr assessed at?

$2,066,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3879 Sw Marine Dr built?

In 1938, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 3879 Sw Marine Dr?

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

What can be built at 3879 Sw Marine Dr?

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 3879 Sw Marine Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 3879 Sw Marine Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3879 Sw Marine Dr 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 3879 Sw Marine Dr had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: addition or alteration ($250,000). More

Which schools serve 3879 Sw Marine Dr?

Elementary: Southlands Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3879 Sw Marine Dr?

YVR-Airport Station is 4.4 km away in a straight line.

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