4238 Dumfries St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1911 on a 565 m² RT-10 lot with a rear lane. Older than 93% of the buildings on Dumfries St.

Assessed 2026
$2,601,000
Zoning
RT-10
Lot
≈ 565 m²
Built
1911
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Zoned RT-10

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Lot about 565 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-10 (RT).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $2,601,000, +21% 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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Outside the City floodplain

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About 4238 Dumfries St

Assessed at $2,601,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Dumfries St, above 93% of them. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 4238 Dumfries St

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2026$2,601,000
Up 21% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 565 m²
ZoningRT-10
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 4238 Dumfries St
Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary
Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary
Lord Selkirk Annex209 m
Lord Selkirk Elementary401 m
Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre401 m
Kingcrest Park130 m
Brewers Park475 m

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Transit near 4238 Dumfries St
Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.2 km
Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Kingsway · 25154 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Perry St · 19, 25, N19160 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Dumfries St · 19, N19166 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 22, 25, N19

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum
Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 143 m
Truck route146 m

Crime near 4238 Dumfries St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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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 4238 Dumfries St

What is 4238 Dumfries St assessed at?

$2,601,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4238 Dumfries St built?

In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.

What is the zoning of 4238 Dumfries St?

It is zoned RT-10 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 4238 Dumfries St?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-10). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 4238 Dumfries St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4238 Dumfries St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4238 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 4238 Dumfries St had?

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

Which schools serve 4238 Dumfries St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4238 Dumfries St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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