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3255 Wallace St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1984 on a 336 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 67% of the buildings on Wallace St.

Assessed 2026

$2,308,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 336 m²

Built

1984

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What the records show for 3255 Wallace St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 336 m², 10.0 m wide and 33.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,308,000, +21% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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17 new buildings and 9 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 3255 Wallace St

Assessed at $2,308,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Wallace St. The lot is smaller than 96% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3255 Wallace St

2026$2,308,000

Up 21% 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≈ 336 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3255 Wallace St

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary240 m

Lord Byng Secondary240 m

Queen Elizabeth Elementary735 m

Almond Park600 m

Camosun750 m

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Transit near 3255 Wallace St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.3 km

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Wallace St · 25, 3368 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Crown St · 25, 33152 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Highbury St · 25, 33252 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 25, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Norway Maple, Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 78 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 41 m

Crime near 3255 Wallace St

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: 17 new-building permits and 9 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 3255 Wallace St

What is 3255 Wallace St assessed at?

$2,308,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3255 Wallace St built?

In 1984, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3255 Wallace St?

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

What can be built at 3255 Wallace St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 3255 Wallace St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3255 Wallace St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3255 Wallace St 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 3255 Wallace St had?

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

Which schools serve 3255 Wallace St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3255 Wallace St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.3 km away in a straight line.

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