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3230 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1947 on a 594 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on Nanaimo St.

Assessed 2026

$1,996,700

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 594 m²

Built

1947

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What the records show for 3230 Nanaimo St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1947.
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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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

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Built 1947: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,996,700, +41% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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8 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Nanaimo St)

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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 3230 Nanaimo St

Assessed at $1,996,700 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 88% of the houses on Nanaimo St. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is larger than 93% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 810 m away.

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Assessment history of 3230 Nanaimo St

2026$1,996,700

Up 41% 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≈ 594 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3230 Nanaimo St

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Westside Montessori Academy445 m

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary455 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC668 m

Beaconsfield Park352 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park443 m

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Transit near 3230 Nanaimo St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)810 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 17 Ave · 733 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 17 Ave · 7100 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ Grandview Hwy · 7201 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · American Hornbeam, Princeton Gold Maple

Ground elevation≈ 34 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 34 m

SkyTrain guideway275 m

Railway line265 m

Truck route34 m

Crime near 3230 Nanaimo St

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: 8 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 3230 Nanaimo St

What is 3230 Nanaimo St assessed at?

$1,996,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3230 Nanaimo St built?

In 1947, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 3230 Nanaimo St?

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

What can be built at 3230 Nanaimo St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3230 Nanaimo St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3230 Nanaimo St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3230 Nanaimo St 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 3230 Nanaimo St had?

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

Which schools serve 3230 Nanaimo St?

Elementary: Beaconsfield Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3230 Nanaimo St?

Nanaimo Station is 810 m away in a straight line.

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