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3228 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 306 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Older than 91% of the buildings on Dumfries St.

Assessed 2026

$1,529,000

Zoning

RT-5

Lot

≈ 306 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 3228 Dumfries St

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Zoned RT-5

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What the record says: Lot about 306 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
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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On the Heritage Register, category C

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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 6 m of fall

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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 $1,529,000, +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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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 3228 Dumfries St

Assessed at $1,529,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Dumfries St. The land is 92% of the value. The lot is smaller than 85% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 780 m away.

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Assessment history of 3228 Dumfries St

2026$1,529,000

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≈ 306 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3228 Dumfries St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

St Joseph's68 m

Stratford Hall268 m

Tyee Elementary299 m

Clark Park114 m

Cedar Cottage Park599 m

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Transit near 3228 Dumfries St

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)780 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 14 Ave · 20, N20241 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 17 Ave · 22244 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 17 Ave · 22284 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 22, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Redbud Crabapple

Ground elevation≈ 43 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 6 m

Nearest arterial roadCommercial Dr, 201 m

SkyTrain guideway252 m

Crime near 3228 Dumfries 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: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3344 Fleming St Apr 2025

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 3228 Dumfries St

What is 3228 Dumfries St assessed at?

$1,529,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3228 Dumfries St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 3228 Dumfries St?

It is zoned RT-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 3228 Dumfries St?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 3228 Dumfries St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3228 Dumfries St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3228 Dumfries 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 3228 Dumfries St had?

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

Which schools serve 3228 Dumfries St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3228 Dumfries St?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 780 m away in a straight line.

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