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3885 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 232 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on Laurel St.

Assessed 2026

$2,207,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 232 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 3885 Laurel St

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 232 m², 12.4 m wide and 18.8 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 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 2 m of fall

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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 $2,207,900, +8% 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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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 3885 Laurel St

Assessed at $2,207,900 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 16% of the houses on Laurel St. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is smaller than 99% of the lots in South Cambie. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 720 m away.

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Assessment history of 3885 Laurel St

2026$2,207,900

Up 8% 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≈ 232 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3885 Laurel St

Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Emily Carr Elementary138 m

Westside Montessori352 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary407 m

Douglas Park256 m

Braemar Park391 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3885 Laurel St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)720 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Laurel St · 25191 m

Southbound Oak St @ Balfour Ave · 17198 m

Northbound Oak St @ W 22 Ave · 17202 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Red Caucasian Maple

Ground elevation≈ 64 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadOak St, 185 m

Crime near 3885 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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3842 Laurel St Sep 2025
3868 Laurel St Dec 2024

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 3885 Laurel St

What is 3885 Laurel St assessed at?

$2,207,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3885 Laurel St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 3885 Laurel St?

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

What can be built at 3885 Laurel 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 3885 Laurel St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3885 Laurel St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3885 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 3885 Laurel St had?

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

Which schools serve 3885 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 3885 Laurel St?

King Edward Station is 720 m away in a straight line.

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