3949 Prince Edward St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 247 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 72% of the buildings on Prince Edward St.

Assessed 2026
$1,673,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 247 m²
Built
1910
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What the records show for 3949 Prince Edward St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says
Lot about 247 m², 9.3 m wide and 26.6 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do
If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $1,673,000, +19% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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11 new buildings and 7 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3949 Prince Edward St

Assessed at $1,673,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses on Prince Edward St. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is smaller than 94% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2020: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($75,000). School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 3949 Prince Edward St

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2026$1,673,000
Up 19% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Aug 2020 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$75,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 247 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3949 Prince Edward St

Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
David Livingstone Elementary158 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary170 m
General Wolfe Elementary689 m
Price Park238 m
Prince Edward Park249 m

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Transit near 3949 Prince Edward St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.3 km
Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Prince Edward St · 2584 m
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Prince Edward St · 25113 m
Westbound King Edward Ave @ St. George St · 25255 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Norway Maple, Chanticleer Pear
Ground elevation≈ 60 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadE King Edward Ave, 82 m

Crime near 3949 Prince Edward 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: 11 new-building permits and 7 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 3949 Prince Edward St

What is 3949 Prince Edward St assessed at?

$1,673,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3949 Prince Edward St built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2000.

What is the zoning of 3949 Prince Edward St?

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

What can be built at 3949 Prince Edward St?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3949 Prince Edward St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3949 Prince Edward St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3949 Prince Edward 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 3949 Prince Edward St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2020: addition or alteration ($75,000). More

Which schools serve 3949 Prince Edward St?

Elementary: Livingstone Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3949 Prince Edward St?

King Edward Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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