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3887 W 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1937 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 75% of the buildings on W 16th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,908,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 372 m²

Built

1937

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What the records show for 3887 W 16th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1937.
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 1937: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,908,000, +40% since 2021

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11 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (W 16th Ave)

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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 3887 W 16th Ave

Assessed at $2,908,000 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on W 16th Ave. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in West Point Grey. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3887 W 16th Ave

2026$2,908,000

Up 40% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Aug 2022 · New building, laneway house$160,450

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The lot and zoning

Area≈ 372 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3887 W 16th Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Lord Byng Secondary199 m

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary200 m

Our Lady of Perpetual Help764 m

Almond Park529 m

Quadra West Park728 m

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Transit near 3887 W 16th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.3 km

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Wallace St · 25, 3374 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Crown St · 25, 33188 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Highbury St · 25, 33225 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 25, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Gold Rush Dawn Redwood, Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 76 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 35 m

Crime near 3887 W 16th 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: 11 new-building permits and 6 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 3887 W 16th Ave

What is 3887 W 16th Ave assessed at?

$2,908,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3887 W 16th Ave built?

In 1937, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2000.

What is the zoning of 3887 W 16th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3887 W 16th Ave?

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 3887 W 16th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3887 W 16th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3887 W 16th 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 3887 W 16th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2022: new building ($160,450). More

Which schools serve 3887 W 16th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3887 W 16th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.3 km away in a straight line.

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