3859 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1979 on a 6,643 m² CD-1 (120) lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 2nd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$6,006,000
Zoning
CD-1 (120)
Lot
≈ 6,643 m²
Built
1979
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What the records show for 3859 W 2nd Ave

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Inside a designated floodplain

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Zoned CD-1 (120)

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What the record says
Lot about 6,643 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (120) (CD).
What it means
The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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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 $6,006,000, −13% since 2021

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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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About 3859 W 2nd Ave

Assessed at $6,006,000 for 2026 (−14% on 2025). Assessed higher than 69% of the houses on W 2nd Ave. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in West Point Grey. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Bayview Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3859 W 2nd Ave

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2026$6,006,000
Down 13% 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≈ 6,643 m²
ZoningCD-1 (120)
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3859 W 2nd Ave
Elementary catchmentBayview Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Pacific Spirit School641 m
Family Montessori School641 m
Bayview Community Elementary748 m
Hastings Mill Park378 m
Jericho Beach Park509 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3859 W 2nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.0 km
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 4196 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 4225 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 4, 44, 84373 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 44, 84

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front6 · Freeman'S S.S. Maple, Crimson King Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 2 m
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 202 m

Crime near 3859 W 2nd Ave

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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: 4 new-building permits and 3 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 3859 W 2nd Ave

What is 3859 W 2nd Ave assessed at?

$6,006,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3859 W 2nd Ave built?

In 1979, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3859 W 2nd Ave?

It is zoned CD-1 (120) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 3859 W 2nd Ave?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (120)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 3859 W 2nd Ave in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is 3859 W 2nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3859 W 2nd 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 3859 W 2nd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 3859 W 2nd Ave?

Elementary: Bayview Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3859 W 2nd Ave?

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

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