3493 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold lot, built 1938 on a 385 m² R3-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 96% of the buildings on E 3rd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,516,000
Zoning
R3-1
Lot
≈ 385 m²
Built
1938
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What the records show for 3493 E 3rd Ave

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Inside a designated floodplain

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Zoned R3-1

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Lot about 385 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R3-1 (R3).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition

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Assessed at $1,516,000, +25% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3493 E 3rd Ave

Assessed at $1,516,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: šxʷəxʷaʔəs Thunderbird Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Rupert Station is 840 m away.

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Assessment history of 3493 E 3rd Ave

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2026$1,516,000
Up 25% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

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Jan 2026 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,000,000
3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 385 m²
ZoningR3-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3493 E 3rd Ave
Elementary catchmentšxʷəxʷaʔəs Thunderbird Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Thunderbird StrongStart Centre516 m
Thunderbird Elementary516 m
Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary800 m
Thunderbird Park112 m
Rupert Park460 m

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Transit near 3493 E 3rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)840 m
Northbound Rupert St @ E 3rd Ave · 27344 m
Southbound Rupert St @ E 3rd Ave · 27372 m
Westbound Lougheed Hwy @ Boundary Loop · 99, N9382 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 27, 28, 99, N9

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Katsura Tree
Ground elevation≈ 19 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE 1st Ave, 180 m
Truck route114 m

Crime near 3493 E 3rd Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 5 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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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 3493 E 3rd Ave

What is 3493 E 3rd Ave assessed at?

$1,516,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3493 E 3rd Ave built?

In 1938, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1979.

What is the zoning of 3493 E 3rd Ave?

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

Is 3493 E 3rd Ave in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Still Creek Floodplain. More

Is 3493 E 3rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3493 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. More

What building permits has 3493 E 3rd Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: new building ($1,000,000). More

Which schools serve 3493 E 3rd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3493 E 3rd Ave?

Rupert Station is 840 m away in a straight line.

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