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3605 Maxwell St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1930 on a 559 m² RT-10 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Maxwell St.

Assessed 2026

$2,303,000

Zoning

RT-10

Lot

≈ 559 m²

Built

1930

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What the records show for 3605 Maxwell St

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Zoned RT-10

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What the record says: Lot about 559 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-10 (RT).
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 1930: 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 $2,303,000, +16% 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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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 3605 Maxwell St

Assessed at $2,303,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 87% of the houses on Maxwell St. The land is 89% of the value. The lot is larger than 92% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2021: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($1,000). School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 3605 Maxwell St

2026$2,303,000

Up 16% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2021 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$1,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 559 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3605 Maxwell St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tyee Elementary294 m

Lord Selkirk Elementary297 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre297 m

Clark Park567 m

Brewers Park577 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3605 Maxwell St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.1 km

Southbound Victoria Diversion @ Commercial St · 20, N20271 m

Northbound Victoria Diversion @ Victoria Dr · 20, N20298 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ Findlay St · 20, N20308 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Globe Or Mophead Acacia

Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Diversion, 280 m

SkyTrain guideway291 m

Crime near 3605 Maxwell 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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

3839 Commercial St Sep 2025

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 3605 Maxwell St

What is 3605 Maxwell St assessed at?

$2,303,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3605 Maxwell St built?

In 1930, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.

What is the zoning of 3605 Maxwell St?

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

What can be built at 3605 Maxwell 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 3605 Maxwell St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3605 Maxwell St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3605 Maxwell 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 3605 Maxwell St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2021: addition or alteration ($1,000). More

Which schools serve 3605 Maxwell St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3605 Maxwell St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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