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3870 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 551 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 60% of the buildings on W 3rd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,223,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 551 m²

Built

1948

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What the records show for 3870 W 3rd Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 551 m², 15.5 m wide and 35.5 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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2 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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Built 1948: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition

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Assessed at $3,223,000, −2% 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3870 W 3rd Ave

Assessed at $3,223,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 3rd Ave. The land is 99% of the value. Rebuilt after a 2026 demolition. School catchment: Bayview Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3870 W 3rd Ave

2026$3,223,000

Down 2% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Jul 2026 · New building, multiple dwelling$2,316,493

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 551 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3870 W 3rd Ave

Elementary catchmentBayview Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Bayview Community Elementary621 m

Pacific Spirit School644 m

Family Montessori School644 m

Hastings Mill Park447 m

Jericho Beach Park610 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3870 W 3rd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.9 km

Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 492 m

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 4111 m

Westbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 4, 44, 84261 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 44, 84

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 67 m

Truck route67 m

Crime near 3870 W 3rd 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: 5 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

3780 W 4th Ave May 2026
3768 W 2nd Ave Mar 2025
3743 W 2nd Ave May 2025

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 3870 W 3rd Ave

What is 3870 W 3rd Ave assessed at?

$3,223,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3870 W 3rd Ave built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3870 W 3rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 3870 W 3rd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3870 W 3rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3870 W 3rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3870 W 3rd 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 3870 W 3rd Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: new building ($2,316,493). More

Which schools serve 3870 W 3rd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3870 W 3rd Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.9 km away in a straight line.

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