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3031 Alma St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1924 on a 367 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 92% of the buildings on Alma St.

Assessed 2026

$2,738,100

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 367 m²

Built

1924

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1924.
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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Built 1924: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,738,100, +16% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3031 Alma St

Assessed at $2,738,100 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 42% of the houses on Alma St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is smaller than 86% of the lots in West Point Grey. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2019: addition or alteration, single detached house ($17,400). School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3031 Alma St

2026$2,738,100

Up 16% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2019 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$17,400

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 367 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3031 Alma St

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary439 m

Lord Byng Secondary439 m

Bayview Community Elementary831 m

Almond Park218 m

Quadra West Park498 m

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Transit near 3031 Alma St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.0 km

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Alma St · 25159 m

Southbound Dunbar Diversion @ W 14 Ave · 7162 m

Northbound Dunbar Diversion @ W 14 Ave · 7178 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Prairie Fire Crabapple

Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadDunbar Diversion, 155 m

Crime near 3031 Alma 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 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West Point Grey, the City issued 132 new-building permits and 66 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3031 Alma St

What is 3031 Alma St assessed at?

$2,738,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3031 Alma St built?

In 1924, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1977.

What is the zoning of 3031 Alma St?

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

What can be built at 3031 Alma 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 3031 Alma St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3031 Alma St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3031 Alma 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 3031 Alma St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2019: addition or alteration ($17,400). More

Which schools serve 3031 Alma St?

Elementary: Queen Elizabeth Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3031 Alma St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.0 km away in a straight line.

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