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3872 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2018 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 97% of the buildings on W 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,772,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

2018

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What the records show for 3872 W 21st Ave

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25 new buildings and 15 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 3851 W 23RD AVENUE, $2,400,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
What to do: Visit on a weekday and ask about timelines for the largest projects.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Rebuilt in 2018 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,772,000, +11% since 2021

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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 3872 W 21st Ave

Assessed at $3,772,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 84% of the houses on W 21st Ave. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. Rebuilt after a 2018 demolition. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3872 W 21st Ave

2026$3,772,000

Up 11% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Apr 2018 · New building, single detached house with suite$872,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 373 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3872 W 21st Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Queen Elizabeth Annex615 m

Immaculate Conception School676 m

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary701 m

Chaldecott Park517 m

Quadra West Park780 m

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Transit near 3872 W 21st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)5.4 km

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 21 Ave · 25, 7337 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 22 Ave · 25, 7355 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W King Edward Ave · 25, 7485 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 88 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 3872 W 21st Ave

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: 25 new-building permits and 15 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 3872 W 21st Ave

What is 3872 W 21st Ave assessed at?

$3,772,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3872 W 21st Ave built?

In 2018, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3872 W 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 3872 W 21st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3872 W 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3872 W 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3872 W 21st Ave 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 3872 W 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2018: new building ($872,000). More

Which schools serve 3872 W 21st Ave?

Elementary: Queen Elizabeth Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3872 W 21st Ave?

King Edward Station is 5.4 km away in a straight line.

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