3973 W 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1937 on a 374 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 22nd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,737,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 374 m²
Built
1937
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What the records show for 3973 W 22nd Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1937.
What it means
Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
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Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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

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Built 1937: ask about a buried oil tank

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,737,000, +10% since 2021

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15 new buildings and 11 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3973 W 22nd Ave

Assessed at $2,737,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on W 22nd Ave. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2019: addition or alteration, single detached house ($7,000). School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3973 W 22nd Ave

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2026$2,737,000
Up 10% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Oct 2019 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$7,000
1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 374 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3973 W 22nd Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary
Secondary catchmentByng Secondary
Queen Elizabeth Annex483 m
Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary718 m
Immaculate Conception School718 m
Chaldecott Park449 m
Camosun782 m

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Transit near 3973 W 22nd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)5.6 km
Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Crown St · 25, 33535 m
Southbound Dunbar St @ W 21 Ave · 25, 7550 m
Northbound Dunbar St @ W 22 Ave · 25, 7565 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Common Horsechestnut, Yellow Buckeye
Ground elevation≈ 84 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 3973 W 22nd Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 15 new-building permits and 11 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 3973 W 22nd Ave

What is 3973 W 22nd Ave assessed at?

$2,737,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3973 W 22nd Ave built?

In 1937, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 3973 W 22nd Ave?

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

What can be built at 3973 W 22nd 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 3973 W 22nd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3973 W 22nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3973 W 22nd 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 3973 W 22nd Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2019: addition or alteration ($7,000). More

Which schools serve 3973 W 22nd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3973 W 22nd Ave?

King Edward Station is 5.6 km away in a straight line.

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