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3488 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2019 on a 366 m² RT-8 lot with a rear lane. The newest building on W 1st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,803,000

Zoning

RT-8

Lot

≈ 366 m²

Built

2019

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What the records show for 3488 W 1st Ave

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Zoned RT-8

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What the record says: Lot about 366 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-8 (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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Rebuilt in 2018 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $4,803,000

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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 3488 W 1st Ave

Assessed at $4,803,000 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 78% of the houses on W 1st Ave. Rebuilt after a 2018 demolition. School catchment: Bayview Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3488 W 1st Ave

2026$4,803,000

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Dec 2018 · New building, single detached house$672,750

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 366 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3488 W 1st Ave

Elementary catchmentBayview Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Bayview Community Elementary502 m

General Gordon Elementary953 m

Jean Beaty Park176 m

McBride Park342 m

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Transit near 3488 W 1st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.3 km

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Collingwood St · 4, 7262 m

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Collingwood St · 4, 7277 m

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Blenheim St · 4, 7357 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 19 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadPoint Grey Rd, 106 m

Crime near 3488 W 1st 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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3638 W 3rd Ave Jul 2025
3536 W 1st Ave Oct 2025

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 3488 W 1st Ave

What is 3488 W 1st Ave assessed at?

$4,803,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3488 W 1st Ave built?

In 2019, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3488 W 1st Ave?

It is zoned RT-8 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 3488 W 1st Ave?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-8). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 3488 W 1st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3488 W 1st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3488 W 1st 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 3488 W 1st Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2018: new building ($672,750). More

Which schools serve 3488 W 1st Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3488 W 1st Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.3 km away in a straight line.

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