3888 Laurel St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1997 on a 467 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 98% of the buildings on Laurel St.

Assessed 2026
$3,468,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 467 m²
Built
1997
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What the records show for 3888 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 467 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,468,000, +17% since 2021

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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 3888 Laurel St

Assessed at $3,468,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Laurel St, above 94% of them. The land is 89% of the value. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 670 m away.

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Assessment history of 3888 Laurel St

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2026$3,468,000
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≈ 467 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3888 Laurel St
Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Emily Carr Elementary163 m
Westside Montessori375 m
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary414 m
Douglas Park231 m
Braemar Park371 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3888 Laurel St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)670 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Laurel St · 25191 m
Southbound Oak St @ Balfour Ave · 17245 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 22 Ave · 17247 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front11 · English Holly, Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 61 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 196 m

Crime near 3888 Laurel 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: 3 new-building permits and 2 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 3888 Laurel St

What is 3888 Laurel St assessed at?

$3,468,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3888 Laurel St built?

In 1997, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3888 Laurel St?

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

What can be built at 3888 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 3888 Laurel St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3888 Laurel St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3888 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 3888 Laurel St had?

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

Which schools serve 3888 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 3888 Laurel St?

King Edward Station is 670 m away in a straight line.

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