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3597 W 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1929 on a 609 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 79% of the buildings on W 15th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$5,320,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 609 m²

Built

1929

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What the records show for 3597 W 15th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 609 m², 16.4 m wide and 37.1 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1929: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $5,320,000, +42% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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5 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Dunbar 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 3597 W 15th Ave

Assessed at $5,320,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 15th Ave, above 99% of them. The lot is larger than 91% of the lots in Kitsilano. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2020: new building, laneway house ($223,000). School catchment: Carnarvon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3597 W 15th Ave

2026$5,320,000

Up 42% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Mar 2020 · New building, laneway house$223,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 609 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3597 W 15th Ave

Elementary catchmentCarnarvon Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Lord Byng Secondary645 m

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary646 m

Carnarvon Community Elementary787 m

Almond Park216 m

Quadra West Park313 m

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Transit near 3597 W 15th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.8 km

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 15 Ave · 765 m

Southbound Dunbar Diversion @ W 14 Ave · 7105 m

Northbound Dunbar Diversion @ W 14 Ave · 7115 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadDunbar St, 22 m

Truck route22 m

Crime near 3597 W 15th Ave

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: 5 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 3597 W 15th Ave

What is 3597 W 15th Ave assessed at?

$5,320,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3597 W 15th Ave built?

In 1929, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2016.

What is the zoning of 3597 W 15th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3597 W 15th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3597 W 15th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3597 W 15th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3597 W 15th Ave 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 3597 W 15th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2020: new building ($223,000). More

Which schools serve 3597 W 15th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3597 W 15th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.8 km away in a straight line.

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