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3490 Porter St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1993 on a 1,415 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 90% of the buildings on Porter St.

Assessed 2026

$8,416,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 1,415 m²

Built

1993

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What the records show for 3490 Porter St

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 1,415 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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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $8,416,000, +15% since 2021

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On or next to an arterial road (Victoria Diversion)

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SkyTrain guideway about 19 m away

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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 3490 Porter St

Assessed at $8,416,000 for 2026 (+3% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, above 99% of them. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2022: addition or alteration, community care facility - class b ($75,000). School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 970 m away.

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Assessment history of 3490 Porter St

2026$8,416,000

Up 15% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Dec 2022 · Addition or alteration, community care facility - class b$75,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,415 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3490 Porter St

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

St Joseph's449 m

Lord Selkirk Elementary471 m

Lord Selkirk StrongStart Centre471 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park397 m

Clark Park577 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3490 Porter St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)970 m

Northbound Victoria Diversion @ Victoria Dr · 20, N2038 m

Southbound Victoria Diversion @ Commercial St · 20, N2080 m

Southbound Victoria Dr @ Victoria Diversion · 20, N20105 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · White Himalayan Birch

Ground elevation≈ 44 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Diversion, 29 m

SkyTrain guideway19 m

Truck route29 m

Crime near 3490 Porter 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 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 3490 Porter St

What is 3490 Porter St assessed at?

$8,416,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3490 Porter St built?

In 1993, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3490 Porter St?

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

What can be built at 3490 Porter St?

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

Is 3490 Porter St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3490 Porter St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3490 Porter 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 3490 Porter St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2022: addition or alteration ($75,000). More

Which schools serve 3490 Porter St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3490 Porter St?

Nanaimo Station is 970 m away in a straight line.

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