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3950 Willow St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1936 on a 476 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 95% of the buildings on Willow St.

Assessed 2026

$3,081,500

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 476 m²

Built

1936

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What the records show for 3950 Willow St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 476 m², 10.0 m wide and 47.5 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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 1936: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $3,081,500, +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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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 3950 Willow St

Assessed at $3,081,500 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 31% of the houses on Willow St. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 500 m away.

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Assessment history of 3950 Willow St

2026$3,081,500

Up 19% 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≈ 476 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3950 Willow St

Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Emily Carr Elementary296 m

Edith Cavell Elementary450 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary465 m

Douglas Park236 m

Braemar Park327 m

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Transit near 3950 Willow St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)500 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Willow St · 25154 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Heather St · 25157 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Laurel St · 25256 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front6 · Crimean Linden, Shirofugen Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 140 m

SkyTrain guideway490 m

Crime near 3950 Willow 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: 5 new-building permits and 3 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 3950 Willow St

What is 3950 Willow St assessed at?

$3,081,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3950 Willow St built?

In 1936, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 3950 Willow St?

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

What can be built at 3950 Willow St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 3950 Willow St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3950 Willow St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3950 Willow 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 3950 Willow St had?

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

Which schools serve 3950 Willow St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3950 Willow St?

King Edward Station is 500 m away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary