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3538 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1950 on a 419 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 80% of the buildings on W 4th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,989,900
Zoning
C-2A
Lot
≈ 419 m²
Built
1950
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What the records show for 3538 W 4th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned C-2A
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Assessed at $1,989,900, −41% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (W 4th Ave)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 3538 W 4th Ave
Assessed at $1,989,900 for 2026 (−20% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 4th Ave. The land is 100% of the value. School catchment: Bayview Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 3538 W 4th Ave
Elementary catchmentBayview Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Bayview Community Elementary202 m
General Gordon Elementary907 m
McBride Park214 m
Jean Beaty Park465 m
Transit near 3538 W 4th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.5 km
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Collingwood St · 4, 756 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Collingwood St · 4, 7106 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 4, 7187 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 44, 84
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Arnold Tuliptree
Ground elevation≈ 16 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 31 m
Truck route31 m
Crime near 3538 W 4th Ave
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Crime near 3538 W 4th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 3424 W 5th Ave Nov 2025
- 3638 W 3rd Ave Jul 2025
- 3650 W 6th Ave Sep 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Kitsilano, the City issued 82 new-building permits and 62 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 3538 W 4th Ave
What is 3538 W 4th Ave assessed at?
$1,989,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 3538 W 4th Ave built?
In 1950, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 3538 W 4th Ave?
It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 3538 W 4th Ave?
It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 3538 W 4th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 3538 W 4th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 3538 W 4th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 3538 W 4th Ave?
Elementary: Bayview Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3538 W 4th Ave?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.5 km away in a straight line.
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