3589 Commercial St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 391 m² MC-1 lot. Older than 90% of the buildings on Commercial St.

Assessed 2026

$3,660,000

Zoning

MC-1

Lot

≈ 391 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 3589 Commercial St

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On the Heritage Register, category B, designated

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Zoned MC-1

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What the record says: Lot about 391 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district MC-1 (MC).
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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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,660,000, +6% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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SkyTrain guideway about 146 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 3589 Commercial St

Assessed at $3,660,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Commercial St, above 94% of them. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2023: addition or alteration, general office ($40,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 3589 Commercial St

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2026$3,660,000

Up 6% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Jan 2023 · Addition or alteration, general office$40,000

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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 391 m²

ZoningMC-1

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3589 Commercial St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Selkirk Elementary332 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre332 m

Tyee Elementary416 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park561 m

Brewers Park565 m

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Transit near 3589 Commercial St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.0 km

Northbound Victoria Diversion @ Victoria Dr · 20, N20141 m

Southbound Victoria Diversion @ Commercial St · 20, N20144 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ Victoria Diversion · 20, N20157 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Vanessa Persian Ironwood

Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Diversion, 135 m

SkyTrain guideway146 m

Truck route135 m

Crime near 3589 Commercial St

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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 4 demolition permits.

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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 3589 Commercial St

What is 3589 Commercial St assessed at?

$3,660,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3589 Commercial St built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1930.

What is the zoning of 3589 Commercial St?

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

What can be built at 3589 Commercial St?

It is in a light industrial and mixed district (MC-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 3589 Commercial St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3589 Commercial St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 3589 Commercial 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 3589 Commercial St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2023: addition or alteration ($40,000). More

Which schools serve 3589 Commercial St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3589 Commercial St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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