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3870 Commercial St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1988 on a 358 m² MC-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 62% of the buildings on Commercial St.

Assessed 2026

$4,897,000

Zoning

MC-1

Lot

≈ 358 m²

Built

1988

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What the records show for 3870 Commercial St

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Zoned MC-1

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What the record says: Lot about 358 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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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $4,897,000, +10% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 3870 Commercial St

Assessed at $4,897,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Commercial St, above 96% of them. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2017: addition or alteration ($40,000). School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 890 m away.

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Assessment history of 3870 Commercial St

2026$4,897,000

Up 10% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2017 · Addition or alteration$40,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 358 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3870 Commercial St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Selkirk Elementary130 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre130 m

Gladstone Secondary550 m

Brewers Park329 m

Kingcrest Park605 m

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Transit near 3870 Commercial St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)890 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 22 Ave · 20, N20203 m

Northbound Victoria Dr @ E 22 Ave · 20, N20207 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ Victoria Diversion · 20, N20272 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 54 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Dr, 200 m

SkyTrain guideway272 m

Crime near 3870 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: 5 new-building permits and 4 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 3870 Commercial St

What is 3870 Commercial St assessed at?

$4,897,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3870 Commercial St built?

In 1988, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2015.

What is the zoning of 3870 Commercial St?

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

What can be built at 3870 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 3870 Commercial St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3870 Commercial St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3870 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 3870 Commercial St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2017: addition or alteration ($40,000). More

Which schools serve 3870 Commercial St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3870 Commercial St?

Nanaimo Station is 890 m away in a straight line.

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