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3886 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
$3,224,900
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 551 m²
Built
1948
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What the records show for 3886 W 3rd Ave
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Built 1948: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites
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Assessed at $3,224,900, −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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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 3886 W 3rd Ave
Assessed at $3,224,900 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 3rd Ave. The land is 99% of the value. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Bayview Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 3886 W 3rd Ave
Elementary catchmentBayview Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Pacific Spirit School615 m
Family Montessori School615 m
Bayview Community Elementary647 m
Hastings Mill Park463 m
Jericho Beach Park582 m
Transit near 3886 W 3rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.0 km
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 485 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 486 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 4, 44, 84290 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 44, 84
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 66 m
Truck route66 m
Crime near 3886 W 3rd Ave
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Crime near 3886 W 3rd Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 4 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 3780 W 4th Ave Jan 2026
- 3870 W 3rd Ave Jul 2026
- 3768 W 2nd Ave Mar 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In West Point Grey, the City issued 132 new-building permits and 67 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 3886 W 3rd Ave
What is 3886 W 3rd Ave assessed at?
$3,224,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 3886 W 3rd Ave built?
In 1948, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 3886 W 3rd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 3886 W 3rd Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 3886 W 3rd Ave in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 3886 W 3rd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 3886 W 3rd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 3886 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 3886 W 3rd Ave?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.0 km away in a straight line.
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