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4090 W 31st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1939 on a 507 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 56% of the buildings on W 31st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,773,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 507 m²

Built

1939

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What the records show for 4090 W 31st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 507 m², 12.8 m wide and 39.7 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 1939: 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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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,773,000, +49% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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7 new buildings and 4 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 4090 W 31st Ave

Assessed at $3,773,000 for 2026 (+4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on W 31st Ave. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4090 W 31st Ave

2026$3,773,000

Up 49% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

May 2023 · New building, laneway house$219,160

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 507 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4090 W 31st Ave

Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

St George's School424 m

Queen Elizabeth Annex561 m

Southlands Elementary662 m

Memorial West Park602 m

Chaldecott Park642 m

How catchments work

Transit near 4090 W 31st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)5.7 km

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · American Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 72 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 4090 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: 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 4090 W 31st Ave

What is 4090 W 31st Ave assessed at?

$3,773,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4090 W 31st Ave built?

In 1939, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 4090 W 31st Ave?

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

What can be built at 4090 W 31st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4090 W 31st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 4090 W 31st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4090 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 4090 W 31st Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: new building ($219,160). More

Which schools serve 4090 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 4090 W 31st Ave?

YVR-Airport Station is 5.7 km away in a straight line.

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