3428 Garden Dr, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 536 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on Garden Dr.

Assessed 2026
$2,048,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 536 m²
Built
1948
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What the records show for 3428 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 536 m², 12.6 m wide and 42.5 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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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 $2,048,000, +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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18 new buildings and 11 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 3428 Garden Dr

Assessed at $2,048,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 31% of the houses on Garden Dr. The land is 100% 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 540 m away.

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Assessment history of 3428 Garden Dr

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2026$2,048,000
Up 20% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Nov 2025 · New building, single detached house with suite$800,000
2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 536 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3428 Garden Dr

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary
Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary390 m
Gladstone Secondary657 m
Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC697 m
John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park444 m
Beaconsfield Park557 m

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Transit near 3428 Garden Dr

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)540 m
Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 7109 m
Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 7136 m
Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 17 Ave · 7213 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Willow Oak
Ground elevation≈ 35 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 93 m
SkyTrain guideway360 m
Truck route93 m

Crime near 3428 Garden Dr

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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: 18 new-building permits and 11 demolition permits.

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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 3428 Garden Dr

What is 3428 Garden Dr assessed at?

$2,048,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3428 Garden Dr built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3428 Garden Dr?

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

What can be built at 3428 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 3428 Garden Dr in a floodplain?

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

Is 3428 Garden Dr on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3428 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 3428 Garden Dr had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2025: new building ($800,000). More

Which schools serve 3428 Garden Dr?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3428 Garden Dr?

Nanaimo Station is 540 m away in a straight line.

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