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3168 W 27th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1996 on a 398 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 65% of the buildings on W 27th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,935,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 398 m²

Built

1996

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What the records show for 3168 W 27th Ave

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7 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 3206 W 28TH AVENUE, $2,100,000.
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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,935,000, +17% 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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About 3168 W 27th Ave

Assessed at $2,935,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 27% of the houses on W 27th Ave. The land is 89% of the value. School catchment: Kitchener Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3168 W 27th Ave

2026$2,935,000

Up 17% 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≈ 398 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3168 W 27th Ave

Elementary catchmentKitchener Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Lord Kitchener Elementary481 m

Trafalgar Elementary816 m

Immaculate Conception School906 m

Balaclava Park312 m

Park Site on Quesnel Drive383 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3168 W 27th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)4.3 km

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Quesnel Dr · 25304 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Blenheim St · 25316 m

Southbound Quesnel Dr @ W King Edward Ave · 2, N22316 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 25, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 251 m

Crime near 3168 W 27th 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: 7 new-building permits and 4 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 3168 W 27th Ave

What is 3168 W 27th Ave assessed at?

$2,935,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3168 W 27th Ave built?

In 1996, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3168 W 27th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3168 W 27th 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 3168 W 27th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3168 W 27th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3168 W 27th 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 3168 W 27th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 3168 W 27th Ave?

Elementary: Kitchener Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3168 W 27th Ave?

King Edward Station is 4.3 km away in a straight line.

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