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2885 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1951 on a 542 m² R3-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 73% of the buildings on E 3rd Ave.

Typical unit, 2026

$1,854,000

Zoning

R3-1

Strata units

2

Built

1951

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What the records show for 2885 E 3rd Ave

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Zoned R3-1

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What the record says: Lot about 542 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R3-1 (R3).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,854,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1951

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9 new buildings and 5 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 2885 E 3rd Ave

Units are assessed from $1,854,000 to $1,854,000; the typical unit is $1,854,000. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Maquinna Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 990 m away.

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Assessment history of 2885 E 3rd Ave

Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,854,000 to $1,854,000, typical unit $1,854,000.

2026$1,854,000

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

Sep 2023 · New building, duplex w/secondary suite, secondary suite$1,026,750

2 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 2885 E 3rd Ave

Elementary catchmentMaquinna Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Chief Maquinna Annex158 m

Chief Maquinna Elementary395 m

Chief Maquinna StrongStart Centre395 m

Kaslo Park421 m

Clinton Park503 m

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Transit near 2885 E 3rd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)990 m

Northbound Renfrew St @ E 3rd Ave · 1676 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ E 1st Ave · 16156 m

Southbound Renfrew St @ E 4th Ave · 16167 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Ginkgo Or Maidenhair Tree

Ground elevation≈ 61 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 65 m

Truck route65 m

Crime near 2885 E 3rd 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: 9 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2814 E 3rd Ave Mar 2026
2705 E 3rd Ave Mar 2025
2915 E 5th Ave Apr 2025
2730 E 3rd Ave Oct 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Hastings-Sunrise, the City issued 221 new-building permits and 134 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2885 E 3rd Ave

What are the units at 2885 E 3rd Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,854,000 to $1,854,000; the typical unit is $1,854,000.

When was 2885 E 3rd Ave built?

In 1951, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2885 E 3rd Ave?

It is zoned R3-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 2885 E 3rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2885 E 3rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2885 E 3rd 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 2885 E 3rd Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2023: new building ($1,026,750). More

Which schools serve 2885 E 3rd Ave?

Elementary: Maquinna Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2885 E 3rd Ave?

Renfrew Station is 990 m away in a straight line.

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