Exceptional redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Dunbar. Set on a prime 45’ x 122’ (5,490 sq. ft.) CORNER LOT, 3895 W 20th offers significant flexibility under R1-1 zoning for a custom residence, duplex or multiplex development, subject to City approval. For those seeking a larger development opportunity, the neighboring 3883 W 20th Avenue is also available, presenting the rare possibility t
Exceptional redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Dunbar. Set on a prime 45’ x 122’ (5,490 sq. ft.) CORNER LOT, 3895 W 20th offers significant flexibility under R1-1 zoning for a custom residence, duplex or multiplex development, subject to City approval. For those seeking a larger development opportunity, the neighboring 3883 W 20th Avenue is also available, presenting the rare possibility to assemble both properties for a combined 87’ x 122’ (10,614 sq. ft.) site. Ideally located near UBC, Pacific Spirit Regional Park, Dunbar Village and sought-after schools (Lord Byng Secondary) steps to St Georges & close proximity to other elite private schools. A compelling opportunity to secure a substantial West Side property individually or as part of a larger land assembly. Roof Replaced 2026 PROPERTY OVERVIEW
Prime 45’ × 122’ property in Vancouver’s prestigious Dunbar neighbourhood
Approximately 5,490 sq. ft. of land
Current zoning: R1-1 Residential Inclusive
Exceptional frontage provides several development configurations under current zoning, subject to City approval
FIVE-HOME MULTIPLEX POTENTIAL
Potential for up to five multiplex residences
The property exceeds the minimum 13.4-metre frontage and 464 m² site-area requirements for five homes
Maximum density of 1.00 FSR provides approximately 5,490 sq. ft. of total permitted floor area
Equivalent to approximately 1,098 sq. ft. per residence when divided equally among five homes
Alternatively, four larger residences could average approximately 1,373 sq. ft. each
Up to three storeys and 11.5 metres for the principal building
Flexible design possibilities may include front-and-rear or courtyard-oriented configurations
Rear vehicular access required
Multiplex development is subject to conditional approval and all applicable City regulations
DETACHED RESIDENCE POTENTIAL
Maximum density of 0.60 FSR
Approximately 3,294 sq. ft. of permitted principal-residence floor area
Potential for a secondary suite within the main residence
Up to three storeys and 11.5 metres, with the uppermost level subject to partial-storey regulations
Maximum site coverage of 50%, subject to applicable design and placement requirements
LARGE LANEWAY RESIDENCE POTENTIAL
Maximum density of 0.25 FSR
Potential laneway residence of approximately 1,373 sq. ft.
Up to two storeys and 8.5 metres
May be developed in combination with a detached residence containing a secondary suite
Provides the potential for three self-contained residences: main home, secondary suite and laneway residence
Rear vehicular access and City approval required
DUPLEX POTENTIAL
Maximum density of 0.70 FSR
Approximately 3,843 sq. ft. of total permitted duplex floor area
Approximately 1,922 sq. ft. per principal residence when divided equally
Potential for side-by-side or front-and-back configuration, subject to design approval
Each principal residence may contain one secondary suite
Potential for four dwelling units in total: two principal residences and up to two secondary suites
Potential strata ownership of the two principal residences, subject to subdivision, strata and City approvals
EXISTING HOME & UPGRADES
Roof replaced — January 2022
Electrical panel updated — July 2019
Hot-water tank replaced — July 2010
PUBLIC SCHOOL CATCHMENTS
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School — Kindergarten to Grade 7
Lord Byng Secondary School — Grades 8 to 12
Kitsilano Secondary School — Grades 8 to 12 French Immersion
School availability, programs and catchment boundaries should be independently confirmed with the Vancouver School Board
NEARBY PRIVATE SCHOOLS
George’s Junior School
George’s Senior School
Crofton House School
COMBINED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: 3895 & 3883 W 20TH AVENUE
Combined frontage of approximately 87 feet
Combined depth of approximately 122 feet
Combined land area of approximately 10,614 sq. ft. / 986 m²
Single Consolidated Multiplex Site
Maximum density of 1.00 FSR
Approximately 10,614 sq. ft. of total permitted floor area
Potential for up to six market-ownership residences averaging approximately 1,769 sq. ft. each
Alternatively, potential for up to eight secured-rental residences
Market-ownership development may be subject to the City’s social-housing or cash-in-lieu provisions
Two Separate Multiplex Sites
Retain the two existing legal parcels
Potential for five residences at 3895 W 20th Avenue
Potential for four residences at 3883 W 20th Avenue
Combined potential for as many as nine residences across the two properties
Approximately 10,614 sq. ft. of combined permitted floor area at 1.00 FSR
Equivalent to approximately 1,179 sq. ft. per residence when divided equally across nine homes
Dached Residence Potential
Maximum density of 0.60 FSR
Approximately 6,368 sq. ft. of principal-residence floor area
Potential for a secondary suite
Maximum site coverage of 50%, subject to applicable regulations
Combined Laneway Residence Potential
Maximum density of 0.25 FSR, subject to a maximum floor-area cap
Potential laneway residence of approximately 2,000 sq. ft.
Rear vehicular access required
Combined Duplex Potential
Maximum density of 0.70 FSR
Approximately 7,430 sq. ft. of total duplex floor area
Approximately 3,715 sq. ft. per principal residence
Exceptional candidate for a substantial side-by-side configuration
Each principal residence may potentially contain one secondary suite
All dimensions, densities and development scenarios are approximate and based on the stated lot dimensions and the City of Vancouver’s current R1-1 zoning. Buyers must independently verify development potential, permitted floor area, building configuration, servicing, tree retention, parking, subdivision, strata eligibility and school catchments with the City of Vancouver and relevant professionals.
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