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188 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1915 on a 2,912 m² I-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on W 3rd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$28,636,000
Zoning
I-1
Lot
≈ 2,912 m²
Built
1915
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What the records show for 188 W 3rd Ave
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Built 1915: ask about a buried oil tank
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned I-1
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Assessed at $28,636,000, +9% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 188 W 3rd Ave
Assessed at $28,636,000 for 2026 (−19% on 2025). The highest assessed house on W 3rd Ave. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2024: addition or alteration, beauty and wellness centre ($7,000). School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Olympic Village Station is 510 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017
UnlockOct 2024 · Addition or alteration, beauty and wellness centre$7,000
3 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 188 W 3rd Ave
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
St Patrick Regional Secondary862 m
Hinge Park340 m
Jonathan Rogers Park415 m
Transit near 188 W 3rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Olympic Village (Canada Line)510 m
Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Columbia St · 84131 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Manitoba St · 84195 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Crowe St · 84235 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 84
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 2nd Ave, 141 m
Railway line252 m
Truck route141 m
Crime near 188 W 3rd Ave
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Crime near 188 W 3rd 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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.
New buildings nearby:
- 110 W 4th Ave May 2025
- 218 W 5th Ave Oct 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 39 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 188 W 3rd Ave
What is 188 W 3rd Ave assessed at?
$28,636,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 188 W 3rd Ave built?
In 1915, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 188 W 3rd Ave?
It is zoned I-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 188 W 3rd Ave?
It is in a industrial district (I-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 188 W 3rd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 188 W 3rd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 188 W 3rd Ave had?
The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2024: addition or alteration ($7,000). More
Which schools serve 188 W 3rd Ave?
Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 188 W 3rd Ave?
Olympic Village Station is 510 m away in a straight line.
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