3168 Renfrew St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on Renfrew St.

Assessed 2026
$1,536,500
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 372 m²
Built
1948
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What the records show for 3168 Renfrew St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1948.
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.
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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, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1948: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,536,500, +39% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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On or next to an arterial road (Renfrew 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3168 Renfrew St

Assessed at $1,536,500 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Renfrew St. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Nootka Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Renfrew Station is 370 m away.

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Assessment history of 3168 Renfrew St

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2026$1,536,500
Up 39% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 372 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3168 Renfrew St
Elementary catchmentNootka Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
St Jude's131 m
Nootka Community Elementary246 m
Westside Montessori Academy490 m
Renfrew Community Park406 m
Beaconsfield Park537 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3168 Renfrew St
Nearest SkyTrain: Renfrew (Millennium Line)370 m
Northbound Renfrew St @ E 16 Ave · 1621 m
Southbound Renfrew St @ E 15 Ave · 1650 m
Northbound Renfrew St @ E 17 Ave · 16121 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 43 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadRenfrew St, 30 m
SkyTrain guideway371 m
Railway line347 m

Crime near 3168 Renfrew St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 4 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

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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 3168 Renfrew St

What is 3168 Renfrew St assessed at?

$1,536,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3168 Renfrew St built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3168 Renfrew St?

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

What can be built at 3168 Renfrew St?

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 3168 Renfrew St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3168 Renfrew St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3168 Renfrew 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 3168 Renfrew St had?

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

Which schools serve 3168 Renfrew St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3168 Renfrew St?

Renfrew Station is 370 m away in a straight line.

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