3742 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1928 on a 314 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 76% of the buildings on Ontario St.

Assessed 2026
$2,358,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 314 m²
Built
1928
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1928.
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 1928: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,358,000, +34% since 2021

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14 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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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 3742 Ontario St

Assessed at $2,358,000 for 2026 (+2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 57% of the houses on Ontario St. The lot is smaller than 81% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2022: addition or alteration, duplex ($78,000). School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 830 m away.

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Assessment history of 3742 Ontario St

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2026$2,358,000
Up 34% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Mar 2022 · Addition or alteration, duplex$78,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 314 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3742 Ontario St
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary480 m
David Livingstone Elementary484 m
Simon Fraser Elementary689 m
Grimmett Park335 m
Price Park508 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3742 Ontario St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)830 m
Southbound Main St @ E 22 Ave · 3266 m
Northbound Main St @ E 22 Ave · 3268 m
Southbound Main St @ E 20 Ave · 3273 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 261 m

Crime near 3742 Ontario 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: 14 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3742 Ontario St

What is 3742 Ontario St assessed at?

$2,358,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3742 Ontario St built?

In 1928, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 3742 Ontario St?

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

What can be built at 3742 Ontario 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 3742 Ontario St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3742 Ontario St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3742 Ontario 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 3742 Ontario St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2022: addition or alteration ($78,000). More

Which schools serve 3742 Ontario St?

Elementary: Wolfe Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3742 Ontario St?

King Edward Station is 830 m away in a straight line.

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