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3237 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1980 on a 1,033 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 64% of the buildings on Dumfries St.

Assessed 2026

$2,359,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 1,033 m²

Built

1980

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What the records show for 3237 Dumfries St

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

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What the record says: Lot about 1,033 m², 17.4 m wide and 60.6 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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Sloped lot: about 10 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 $2,359,000, +23% 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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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 3237 Dumfries St

Assessed at $2,359,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 83% of the houses on Dumfries St. The land is 95% 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 810 m away.

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Assessment history of 3237 Dumfries St

2026$2,359,000

Up 23% 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≈ 1,033 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3237 Dumfries St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

St Joseph's128 m

Tyee Elementary278 m

Stratford Hall326 m

Clark Park141 m

Sunnyside Park549 m

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Transit near 3237 Dumfries St

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)810 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 17 Ave · 22181 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 17 Ave · 22226 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 14 Ave · 20, N20296 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 22, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 34 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 10 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 181 m

SkyTrain guideway315 m

Crime near 3237 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 3237 Dumfries St

What is 3237 Dumfries St assessed at?

$2,359,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3237 Dumfries St built?

In 1980, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3237 Dumfries St?

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

What can be built at 3237 Dumfries St?

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 3237 Dumfries St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3237 Dumfries St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3237 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 3237 Dumfries St had?

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

Which schools serve 3237 Dumfries St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3237 Dumfries St?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 810 m away in a straight line.

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