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3815 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 366 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on Nanaimo St.

Assessed 2026

$1,534,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 366 m²

Built

1953

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What the records show for 3815 Nanaimo St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1953.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1953: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,534,000, +25% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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15 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Nanaimo 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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About 3815 Nanaimo St

Assessed at $1,534,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 16% of the houses on Nanaimo St. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 260 m away.

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Assessment history of 3815 Nanaimo St

2026$1,534,000

Up 25% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 366 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3815 Nanaimo St

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary368 m

Gladstone Secondary460 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC668 m

General Brock Park647 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park698 m

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Transit near 3815 Nanaimo St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)260 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 25, 739 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 776 m

Eastbound E 22 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 2580 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · European Beech

Ground elevation≈ 50 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 34 m

SkyTrain guideway159 m

Truck route34 m

Crime near 3815 Nanaimo 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: 15 new-building permits and 10 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 3815 Nanaimo St

What is 3815 Nanaimo St assessed at?

$1,534,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3815 Nanaimo St built?

In 1953, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3815 Nanaimo St?

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

What can be built at 3815 Nanaimo St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3815 Nanaimo St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3815 Nanaimo St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3815 Nanaimo 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 3815 Nanaimo St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 3815 Nanaimo St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3815 Nanaimo St?

Nanaimo Station is 260 m away in a straight line.

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