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3525 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1988 on a 9,814 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 68% of the buildings on Dumfries St.

Assessed 2026

$32,872,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 9,814 m²

Built

1988

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What the records show for 3525 Dumfries St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 9,814 m², 94.5 m wide and 130.5 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $32,872,000, +24% 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 3525 Dumfries St

Assessed at $32,872,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). The highest assessed house on Dumfries St. The land is 85% of the value. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 3525 Dumfries St

2026$32,872,000

Up 24% 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≈ 9,814 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3525 Dumfries St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tyee Elementary43 m

St Joseph's343 m

Lord Selkirk Elementary563 m

Clark Park442 m

Sunnyside Park497 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3525 Dumfries St

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)1.1 km

Northbound Knight St @ E 19 Ave · 22120 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 19 Ave · 22132 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 20 Ave · 22160 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 22, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front7 · Norway Maple, Columnar Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 39 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 8 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 120 m

SkyTrain guideway457 m

Truck route120 m

Crime near 3525 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: 2 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1417 E 20th Ave Jul 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 3525 Dumfries St

What is 3525 Dumfries St assessed at?

$32,872,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3525 Dumfries St built?

In 1988, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 3525 Dumfries St?

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

What can be built at 3525 Dumfries St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3525 Dumfries St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3525 Dumfries St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3525 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 3525 Dumfries St had?

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

Which schools serve 3525 Dumfries St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3525 Dumfries St?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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