3978 Ontario St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1925 on a 301 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 77% of the buildings on Ontario St.

Assessed 2026
$2,286,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 301 m²
Built
1925
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What the records show for 3978 Ontario St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says
Lot about 301 m², 9.9 m wide and 30.5 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1925: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,286,000, +17% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 3978 Ontario St

Assessed at $2,286,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 49% of the houses on Ontario St. The lot is smaller than 85% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 790 m away.

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Assessment history of 3978 Ontario St

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2026$2,286,000
Up 17% 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≈ 301 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3978 Ontario St
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary294 m
David Livingstone Elementary497 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary714 m
Grimmett Park507 m
Price Park553 m

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Transit near 3978 Ontario St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)790 m
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25106 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25108 m
Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 25239 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 99 m

Crime near 3978 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 3978 Ontario St

What is 3978 Ontario St assessed at?

$2,286,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3978 Ontario St built?

In 1925, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 3978 Ontario St?

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

What can be built at 3978 Ontario St?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 3978 Ontario St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3978 Ontario St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3978 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 3978 Ontario St had?

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

Which schools serve 3978 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 3978 Ontario St?

King Edward Station is 790 m away in a straight line.

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