3890 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1929 on a 315 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 74% of the buildings on Ontario St.

Assessed 2026
$3,151,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 315 m²
Built
1929
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1929.
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 duplex, up to 2 suites, borderline

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Built 1929: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,151,000, +37% since 2021

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12 new buildings and 8 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 3890 Ontario St

Assessed at $3,151,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 87% of the houses on Ontario St. The lot is smaller than 81% of the lots in Riley Park. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2018: addition or alteration, single detached house ($300,000). School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 800 m away.

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Assessment history of 3890 Ontario St

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2026$3,151,000
Up 37% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Jun 2018 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$300,000
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 315 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3890 Ontario St
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary329 m
David Livingstone Elementary483 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary707 m
Grimmett Park472 m
Price Park535 m

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Transit near 3890 Ontario St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)800 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25141 m
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25141 m
Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 25249 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry, Japanese Flowering Crabapple
Ground elevation≈ 72 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 134 m

Crime near 3890 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: 12 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 3890 Ontario St

What is 3890 Ontario St assessed at?

$3,151,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3890 Ontario St built?

In 1929, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2018.

What is the zoning of 3890 Ontario St?

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

What can be built at 3890 Ontario St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 3890 Ontario St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3890 Ontario St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3890 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 3890 Ontario St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2018: addition or alteration ($300,000). More

Which schools serve 3890 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 3890 Ontario St?

King Edward Station is 800 m away in a straight line.

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