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3988 W 31st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1938 on a 599 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 61% of the buildings on W 31st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$5,421,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 599 m²

Built

1938

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What the records show for 3988 W 31st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 599 m², 15.1 m wide and 39.9 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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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Built 1938: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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Assessed at $5,421,000, +79% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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19 new buildings and 8 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 3988 W 31st Ave

Assessed at $5,421,000 for 2026 (+36% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 31st Ave, above 96% of them. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3988 W 31st Ave

2026$5,421,000

Up 79% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

Nov 2023 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000

4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 599 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3988 W 31st Ave

Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

St George's School549 m

Queen Elizabeth Annex558 m

Immaculate Conception School567 m

Memorial West Park377 m

Chaldecott Park571 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3988 W 31st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)5.6 km

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 31 Ave · 7574 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 31 Ave · 7593 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 72 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 3988 W 31st 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: 19 new-building permits and 8 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 3988 W 31st Ave

What is 3988 W 31st Ave assessed at?

$5,421,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3988 W 31st Ave built?

In 1938, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 3988 W 31st Ave?

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

What can be built at 3988 W 31st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3988 W 31st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3988 W 31st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3988 W 31st 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 3988 W 31st Ave had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2023: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 3988 W 31st Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3988 W 31st Ave?

YVR-Airport Station is 5.6 km away in a straight line.

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