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3976 W 13th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1925 on a 621 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 82% of the buildings on W 13th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,015,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 621 m²

Built

1925

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What the records show for 3976 W 13th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 621 m², 16.7 m wide and 37.2 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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Built 1925: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition

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Assessed at $4,015,000, +16% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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12 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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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 3976 W 13th Ave

Assessed at $4,015,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 77% of the houses on W 13th Ave. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in West Point Grey. Rebuilt after a 2026 demolition. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3976 W 13th Ave

2026$4,015,000

Up 16% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Jun 2026 · New building, single detached house$1,400,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 621 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3976 W 13th Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary126 m

Lord Byng Secondary126 m

Our Lady of Perpetual Help447 m

Almond Park634 m

Camosun684 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3976 W 13th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.4 km

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Crown St · 25, 33298 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Wallace St · 25, 33298 m

Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Crown St · 14, 9, N17326 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 14, 25, 33, N17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 283 m

Crime near 3976 W 13th Ave

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: 12 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 3976 W 13th Ave

What is 3976 W 13th Ave assessed at?

$4,015,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3976 W 13th Ave built?

In 1925, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1978.

What is the zoning of 3976 W 13th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3976 W 13th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3976 W 13th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3976 W 13th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3976 W 13th Ave 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 3976 W 13th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2026: new building ($1,400,000). More

Which schools serve 3976 W 13th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3976 W 13th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.4 km away in a straight line.

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