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3646 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1946 on a 350 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 82% of the buildings on E 28th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,463,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 350 m²

Built

1946

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What the records show for 3646 E 28th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1946.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1946: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,463,000, +96% since 2021

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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 3646 E 28th Ave

Assessed at $2,463,000 for 2026 (+21% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 28th Ave, above 96% of them. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Bruce Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 900 m away.

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Assessment history of 3646 E 28th Ave

2026$2,463,000

Up 96% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Feb 2024 · New building, single detached house with suite$670,715

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 350 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3646 E 28th Ave

Elementary catchmentBruce Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Graham Bruce Community Elementary338 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell Community769 m

Sir Wilfred Grenfell StrongStart Centre769 m

Cariboo Park308 m

Carleton Park536 m

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Transit near 3646 E 28th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)900 m

Southbound Smith Ave @ Fir St · 129, 28358 m

Northbound Smith Ave @ Fir St · 129, 28367 m

Southbound Smith Ave @ Spruce St · 129, 28400 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 28, 129

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Osakazuki Japanese Maple

Ground elevation≈ 97 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadBoundary Rd, 70 m

Truck route60 m

Crime near 3646 E 28th 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:

3565 E 27th Ave Feb 2026
3575 E 28th Ave Jun 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Renfrew-Collingwood, the City issued 179 new-building permits and 105 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3646 E 28th Ave

What is 3646 E 28th Ave assessed at?

$2,463,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3646 E 28th Ave built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1952.

What is the zoning of 3646 E 28th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3646 E 28th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3646 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3646 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3646 E 28th 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 3646 E 28th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2024: new building ($670,715). More

Which schools serve 3646 E 28th Ave?

Elementary: Bruce Elementary. Secondary: Windermere Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3646 E 28th Ave?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 900 m away in a straight line.

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