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3281 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1926 on a 484 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on Kingsway.

Assessed 2026

$2,513,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 484 m²

Built

1926

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What the records show for 3281 Kingsway

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 484 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
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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Built 1926: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,513,000, −15% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Kingsway)

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3281 Kingsway

Assessed at $2,513,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 55% of the houses on Kingsway. The lot is larger than 84% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Grenfell Elementary and Windermere Secondary. Joyce-Collingwood Station is 530 m away.

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Assessment history of 3281 Kingsway

2026$2,513,000

Down 15% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 484 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3281 Kingsway

Elementary catchmentGrenfell Elementary

Secondary catchmentWindermere Secondary

Sir Guy Carleton Community Elementary118 m

Collingwood StrongStart Centre336 m

Prov. Early Intervention Resource Prg336 m

Collingwood Park288 m

Gaston Park398 m

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Transit near 3281 Kingsway

Nearest SkyTrain: Joyce-Collingwood (Expo Line)530 m

Westbound Kingsway @ Joyce St · 19, N1916 m

Northbound Joyce St @ Kingsway · R439 m

Northbound Joyce St @ Church St · 26, 27, 4154 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 26, 27, 41, N19, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 101 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 28 m

Truck route28 m

Crime near 3281 Kingsway

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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

3442 Cherry St Oct 2026

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 3281 Kingsway

What is 3281 Kingsway assessed at?

$2,513,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3281 Kingsway built?

In 1926, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 3281 Kingsway?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 3281 Kingsway?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 3281 Kingsway in a floodplain?

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

Is 3281 Kingsway on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3281 Kingsway 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 3281 Kingsway had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 3281 Kingsway?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3281 Kingsway?

Joyce-Collingwood Station is 530 m away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary