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3281 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1949 on a 929 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 94% of the buildings on Commercial Dr.

Assessed 2026

$2,966,300

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 929 m²

Built

1949

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What the records show for 3281 Commercial Dr

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

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What the record says: Lot about 929 m², 19.5 m wide and 51.9 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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Built 1949: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $2,966,300, +18% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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5 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Commercial Dr)

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SkyTrain guideway about 67 m away

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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 3281 Commercial Dr

Assessed at $2,966,300 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on Commercial Dr. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 830 m away.

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Assessment history of 3281 Commercial Dr

2026$2,966,300

Up 18% 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≈ 929 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3281 Commercial Dr

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

St Joseph's160 m

Stratford Hall246 m

Tyee Elementary354 m

Clark Park288 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park544 m

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Transit near 3281 Commercial Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)830 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ Findlay St · 20, N20113 m

Southbound Victoria Diversion @ Commercial St · 20, N20217 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 14 Ave · 20, N20248 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 47 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 40 m

SkyTrain guideway67 m

Truck route40 m

Crime near 3281 Commercial Dr

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: 5 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3281 Commercial Dr

What is 3281 Commercial Dr assessed at?

$2,966,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3281 Commercial Dr built?

In 1949, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3281 Commercial Dr?

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

What can be built at 3281 Commercial Dr?

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 3281 Commercial Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 3281 Commercial Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3281 Commercial Dr 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 3281 Commercial Dr had?

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

Which schools serve 3281 Commercial Dr?

Elementary: Selkirk Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3281 Commercial Dr?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 830 m away in a straight line.

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