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3405 Garden Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 535 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on Garden Dr.

Assessed 2026

$2,128,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 535 m²

Built

1948

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What the records show for 3405 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 535 m², 12.6 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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Built 1948: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,128,000, +20% 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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15 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m

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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 3405 Garden Dr

Assessed at $2,128,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 49% of the houses on Garden Dr. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is larger than 90% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 590 m away.

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Assessment history of 3405 Garden Dr

2026$2,128,000

Up 20% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Sep 2025 · Demolition, single detached house with suite$50,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 535 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3405 Garden Dr

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary460 m

Gladstone Secondary667 m

Westside Montessori Academy729 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park375 m

Beaconsfield Park596 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3405 Garden Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)590 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 7180 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 7204 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 17 Ave · 7217 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front7 · American Filbert, Willow Oak

Ground elevation≈ 33 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 156 m

SkyTrain guideway356 m

Crime near 3405 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: 15 new-building permits and 9 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 3405 Garden Dr

What is 3405 Garden Dr assessed at?

$2,128,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3405 Garden Dr built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 3405 Garden Dr?

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

What can be built at 3405 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 3405 Garden Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 3405 Garden Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3405 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 3405 Garden Dr had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: demolition ($50,000). More

Which schools serve 3405 Garden Dr?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3405 Garden Dr?

Nanaimo Station is 590 m away in a straight line.

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