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3868 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1923 on a 465 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 73% of the buildings on Laurel St.

Assessed 2026

$3,449,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 465 m²

Built

1923

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What the records show for 3868 Laurel St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 465 m², 12.8 m wide and 36.5 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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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Built 1923: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Assessed at $3,449,000, +30% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 3868 Laurel St

Assessed at $3,449,000 for 2026 (+8% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Laurel St, above 90% of them. The land is 85% of the value. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 680 m away.

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Assessment history of 3868 Laurel St

2026$3,449,000

Up 30% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Dec 2024 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,000,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 465 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3868 Laurel St

Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Emily Carr Elementary178 m

Westside Montessori391 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary435 m

Douglas Park213 m

Braemar Park394 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3868 Laurel St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)680 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Laurel St · 25213 m

Northbound Oak St @ W 22 Ave · 17238 m

Southbound Oak St @ Balfour Ave · 17241 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Globe Catalpa

Ground elevation≈ 61 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 219 m

Crime near 3868 Laurel 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: 4 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3842 Laurel St Sep 2025
863 W 20th Ave Jun 2026

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 3868 Laurel St

What is 3868 Laurel St assessed at?

$3,449,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3868 Laurel St built?

In 1923, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 3868 Laurel St?

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

What can be built at 3868 Laurel St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3868 Laurel St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3868 Laurel St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3868 Laurel 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 3868 Laurel St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2024: new building ($1,000,000). More

Which schools serve 3868 Laurel St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3868 Laurel St?

King Edward Station is 680 m away in a straight line.

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