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1846 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1908 on a 279 m² R3-3 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Arbutus St.

Assessed 2026

$2,258,000

Zoning

R3-3

Lot

≈ 279 m²

Built

1908

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What the records show for 1846 Arbutus St

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Zoned R3-3

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What the record says: Lot about 279 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R3-3 (R3).
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 1908: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,258,000, −33% 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1846 Arbutus St

Assessed at $2,258,000 for 2026 (−21% on 2025). Assessed higher than 23% of the houses on Arbutus St. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Kitsilano. School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 1846 Arbutus St

2026$2,258,000

Down 33% 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≈ 279 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1846 Arbutus St

Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Henry Hudson Elementary406 m

St Augustine's457 m

St John's International668 m

Delamont Park381 m

Kitsilano Beach Park478 m

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Transit near 1846 Arbutus St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.3 km

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Maple St · 14, 4, 7165 m

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Yew St · 14, 4, 44, 7, 84188 m

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Maple St · 14, 4, 7239 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 7, 14, 44, 84, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 26 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 123 m

Railway line334 m

Truck route123 m

Crime near 1846 Arbutus 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 2 demolition permits.

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kitsilano, the City issued 84 new-building permits and 63 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1846 Arbutus St

What is 1846 Arbutus St assessed at?

$2,258,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1846 Arbutus St built?

In 1908, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1846 Arbutus St?

It is zoned R3-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 1846 Arbutus St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1846 Arbutus St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1846 Arbutus 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 1846 Arbutus St had?

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

Which schools serve 1846 Arbutus St?

Elementary: Hudson Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1846 Arbutus St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.3 km away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary