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3947 Knight St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 338 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on Knight St.

Assessed 2026

$1,607,500

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 338 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 3947 Knight St

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 338 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,607,500, −26% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Knight St)

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3947 Knight St

Assessed at $1,607,500 for 2026 (−19% on 2025). Assessed higher than 68% of the houses on Knight St. The lot is smaller than 72% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2018: addition or alteration, barber shop or beauty salon ($43,000). School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 3947 Knight St

2026$1,607,500

Down 26% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Aug 2018 · Addition or alteration, barber shop or beauty salon$43,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 338 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3947 Knight St

Elementary catchmentDickens Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Charles Dickens Annex459 m

Lord Selkirk Annex520 m

Tyee Elementary532 m

Kingcrest Park230 m

Glen Park454 m

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Transit near 3947 Knight St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.5 km

Northbound Knight St @ E King Edward Ave · 2258 m

Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Knight St · 2559 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 23 Ave · 2263 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 57 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 34 m

Truck route34 m

Crime near 3947 Knight 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: 3 new-building permits and 5 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 3947 Knight St

What is 3947 Knight St assessed at?

$1,607,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3947 Knight St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 3947 Knight St?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 3947 Knight St?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 3947 Knight St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3947 Knight St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3947 Knight 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 3947 Knight St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2018: addition or alteration ($43,000). More

Which schools serve 3947 Knight St?

Elementary: Dickens Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3947 Knight St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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