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3839 Commercial St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property on a 1,079 m² MC-1 lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $5,119,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025).

Assessed 2026

$5,119,000

Zoning

MC-1

Lot

≈ 1,079 m²

Built

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What the records show for 3839 Commercial St

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Zoned MC-1

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What the record says: Lot about 1,079 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.
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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $5,119,000

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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 3839 Commercial St

One of the highest assessed houses on Commercial St, above 98% of them. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 960 m away.

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Assessment history of 3839 Commercial St

2026$5,119,000

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Sep 2025 · New building, general office, multiple dwelling, retail store$11,000,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,079 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3839 Commercial St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Selkirk Elementary128 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre128 m

Tyee Elementary493 m

Brewers Park376 m

Kingcrest Park578 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3839 Commercial St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)960 m

Northbound Victoria Dr @ E 22 Ave · 20, N20264 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 22 Ave · 20, N20266 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ Victoria Diversion · 20, N20277 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 20, 25, N19, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Crimean Linden

Ground elevation≈ 53 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Dr, 255 m

SkyTrain guideway293 m

Crime near 3839 Commercial 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: 2 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1917 E 22nd Ave Oct 2026

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 3839 Commercial St

What is 3839 Commercial St assessed at?

$5,119,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 3839 Commercial St?

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

What can be built at 3839 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 3839 Commercial St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3839 Commercial St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3839 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 3839 Commercial St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: new building ($11,000,000). More

Which schools serve 3839 Commercial St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3839 Commercial St?

Nanaimo Station is 960 m away in a straight line.

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