3895 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1948 on a 533 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 60% of the buildings on W 3rd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,302,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 533 m²
Built
1948
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What the records show for 3895 W 3rd Ave

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Inside a designated floodplain

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 533 m², 14.8 m wide and 36.1 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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Built 1948: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $3,302,000, −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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About 3895 W 3rd Ave

Assessed at $3,302,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 3rd Ave. The land is 95% of the value. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Bayview Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3895 W 3rd Ave

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2026$3,302,000
Down 2% 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≈ 533 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3895 W 3rd Ave
Elementary catchmentBayview Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Pacific Spirit School623 m
Family Montessori School623 m
Bayview Community Elementary689 m
Hastings Mill Park423 m
Jericho Beach Park547 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3895 W 3rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.0 km
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 4126 m
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 4145 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 4, 44, 84321 m

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

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Red Maple, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 125 m
Truck route125 m

Crime near 3895 W 3rd 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: 5 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 3895 W 3rd Ave

What is 3895 W 3rd Ave assessed at?

$3,302,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3895 W 3rd Ave built?

In 1948, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 3895 W 3rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 3895 W 3rd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 3895 W 3rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3895 W 3rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3895 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 3895 W 3rd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 3895 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 3895 W 3rd Ave?

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

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