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3038 Garden Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1952 on a 545 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 72% of the buildings on Garden Dr.

Assessed 2026

$2,332,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 545 m²

Built

1952

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What the records show for 3038 Garden Dr

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 545 m², 12.8 m wide and 42.6 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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Built 1952: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,332,000, +18% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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8 new buildings and 3 demolitions within 300 m

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SkyTrain guideway about 138 m away

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Railway line about 130 m away

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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 3038 Garden Dr

Assessed at $2,332,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 84% of the houses on Garden Dr. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is larger than 90% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2018: new building, laneway house ($247,033). School catchment: Secord Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 930 m away.

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Assessment history of 3038 Garden Dr

2026$2,332,000

Up 18% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Aug 2018 · New building, laneway house$247,033

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 545 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3038 Garden Dr

Elementary catchmentSecord Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Laura Secord Elementary528 m

Westside Montessori Academy545 m

Vancouver Technical Secondary617 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park354 m

Beaconsfield Park513 m

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Transit near 3038 Garden Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)930 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ Grandview Hwy · 782 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ S Grandview Hwy · 7103 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 17 Ave · 7233 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 37 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadGrandview Hwy South, 89 m

SkyTrain guideway138 m

Railway line130 m

Truck route92 m

Crime near 3038 Garden Dr

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: 8 new-building permits and 3 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 3038 Garden Dr

What is 3038 Garden Dr assessed at?

$2,332,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3038 Garden Dr built?

In 1952, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3038 Garden Dr?

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

What can be built at 3038 Garden Dr?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3038 Garden Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 3038 Garden Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3038 Garden Dr 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 3038 Garden Dr had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2018: new building ($247,033). More

Which schools serve 3038 Garden Dr?

Elementary: Secord Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3038 Garden Dr?

Renfrew Station is 930 m away in a straight line.

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