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3885 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1926 on a 713 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on W 37th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,874,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 713 m²

Built

1926

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What the records show for 3885 W 37th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 713 m², 18.0 m wide and 39.6 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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Built 1926: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Assessed at $4,874,000, +44% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 3885 W 37th Ave

Assessed at $4,874,000 for 2026 (+13% on 2025). Assessed higher than 86% of the houses on W 37th Ave. The lot is larger than 80% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3885 W 37th Ave

2026$4,874,000

Up 44% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Aug 2024 · New building, single detached house with suite, single detached house$2,000,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 713 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3885 W 37th Ave

Elementary catchmentSouthlands Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Southlands Elementary542 m

Immaculate Conception School994 m

Memorial West Park526 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3885 W 37th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: YVR-Airport (Canada Line)5.0 km

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 37 Ave · 7366 m

Northbound Dunbar St @ W 38 Ave · 7383 m

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 35 Ave · 7393 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Akebono Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 57 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 3885 W 37th 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: 6 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

5511 Olympic St Oct 2025
3869 W 38th Ave Jun 2026

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 3885 W 37th Ave

What is 3885 W 37th Ave assessed at?

$4,874,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3885 W 37th Ave built?

In 1926, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 3885 W 37th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3885 W 37th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3885 W 37th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3885 W 37th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3885 W 37th 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 3885 W 37th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: new building ($2,000,000). More

Which schools serve 3885 W 37th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3885 W 37th Ave?

YVR-Airport Station is 5.0 km away in a straight line.

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