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3855 Heather St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1973 on a 366 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Heather St.

Assessed 2026

$2,863,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 366 m²

Built

1973

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1973.
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.
What to do: 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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Sloped lot: about 7 m of fall

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,863,900, +13% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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7 new buildings and 5 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 3855 Heather St

Assessed at $2,863,900 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 28% of the houses on Heather St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 90% of the lots in South Cambie. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 440 m away.

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Assessment history of 3855 Heather St

2026$2,863,900

Up 13% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 366 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3855 Heather St

Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Edith Cavell Elementary327 m

Emily Carr Elementary404 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary588 m

Douglas Park188 m

Heather Park409 m

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Transit near 3855 Heather St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)440 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Heather St · 25210 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Willow St · 25247 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Laurel St · 25377 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 25, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 7 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 223 m

SkyTrain guideway399 m

Crime near 3855 Heather St

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 7 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In South Cambie, the City issued 46 new-building permits and 49 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3855 Heather St

What is 3855 Heather St assessed at?

$2,863,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3855 Heather St built?

In 1973, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3855 Heather St?

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

What can be built at 3855 Heather 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 3855 Heather St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3855 Heather St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3855 Heather 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 3855 Heather St had?

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

Which schools serve 3855 Heather St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3855 Heather St?

King Edward Station is 440 m away in a straight line.

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