A freehold property, built 2019 on a 429 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 97% of the buildings on E 38th Ave. Assessed at $2,991,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 38th Ave, above 94% of them. The lot is larger than 76% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2018 demolition. School catchment: Cunningham Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.5 km away.
| Roll year | Land | Building | Total | Property tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,768,000 | $1,223,000 | $2,991,000 | $10,630 |
| 2025 | $1,857,000 | $1,207,000 | $3,064,000 | $10,243 |
| 2024 | $1,885,000 | $1,188,000 | $3,073,000 | $9,777 |
| 2023 | $1,805,000 | $1,148,000 | $2,953,000 | $8,705 |
| 2022 | $1,672,000 | $1,104,000 | $2,776,000 | $7,943 |
| 2021 | $1,383,000 | $1,020,000 | $2,403,000 | $7,469 |
| 2020 | $1,190,000 | $801,000 | $1,991,000 | $6,267 |
BC Assessment values reflect the market on July 1 of the previous year.
| Issued | Permit | Work | Filed under | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | DB-2018-00822 | New building Single Detached House w/Sec Suite Low Density Housing - New Building - To construct a 2 storey one-family dwelling with a secondary suite located in the Basement/Cellar, providing 1 parking space, having vehicular access from the lane. Note: This is a 2 storey building pursuant to the Zoning and Development By-Law 1- Covenant regist | 2148 E 38TH AVENUE | $810,250 |
| Sep 2018 | DB-2018-00823 | Demolition Single Detached House w/Sec Suite Low Density Housing - Demolition / Deconstruction - To demolish the existing one family dwelling building on this site. | 2150 E 38TH AVENUE | $15,000 |
| Sep 2018 | DB-2018-00825 | New building Laneway House Low Density Housing - New Building - To construct a 1.5 storey laneway house building with a surface parking providing 1 parking space having vehicular access from the lane. Note: Parking for the site has been provided under DB (construction of LWH) Note: This is a 1.5 storey building pursuant to th | 2152 E 38TH AVENUE | $185,500 |
| Apr 2018 | BP-2018-00824 | Salvage and abatement Single Detached House w/Sec Suite Low Density Housing - Salvage and Abatement - Salvage and abatement permit only for DB-2018-00822 and to be completed under the supervision of a registered professional. This permit does not authorize demolition, deconstruction or construction work. | 2150 E 38TH AVENUE | $0 |
| Zoning | R1-1 (R1) |
|---|---|
| Lot area | ≈ 429 m² (4,620 sq ft) |
| Frontage × depth | ≈ 10.0 m × 42.9 m (33 × 141 ft) |
| Rear lane | Yes |
| Floodplain | Outside the designated floodplain |
| Heritage | Not on the Heritage Register |
| Elevation and slope | ≈ 88 m above sea level · Gentle slope, about 2 m of fall across the lot |
| Option | Fits? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Duplex, up to 2 suites | Yes | Minimum 306 m² and 7.3 m width |
| Multiplex, 3–4 homes | Borderline | Right at the minimum: a survey decides |
| Multiplex, 5 homes | No | needs 464 m², needs 13.4 m width |
| Multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental) | No | needs 557 m², needs 15.1 m width |
| Laneway house | Yes | Needs lane access, which this lot has |
Simplified from the Zoning and Development By-law. Measurements come from City lot outlines; confirm with a survey and the City before relying on them.
| Elementary catchment | Cunningham Elementary |
|---|---|
| Secondary catchment | Gladstone Secondary |
| School nearby | G T Cunningham Elementary · 420 m |
| School nearby | Tecumseh Elementary · 540 m |
| School nearby | Tecumseh Annex · 750 m |
| Park nearby | Jones Park · 300 m |
| Nearest SkyTrain | Nanaimo Station (Expo Line) · 1.5 km |
| Bus routes within 400 m | 20, 41, N20, R4 |
| Street trees in front | None recorded |
| Nearest arterial road | Victoria Dr (secondary arterial) · 180 m |
| Truck route | 180 m |
140 incidents reported to the Vancouver Police Department within 400 m of the lot, Nov 2025 – Oct 2026. That is more than around 84% of Vancouver addresses.
| Type | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 64 |
| Theft from vehicles | 35 |
| Mischief and vandalism | 16 |
| Traffic collisions with injury | 9 |
| Vehicle theft | 6 |
| Break-ins: homes and other | 4 |
| Break-ins: businesses | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
VPD publishes these records with locations offset to protect privacy and cautions against using them to judge the safety of a specific location. Counts describe the surrounding area, not this home.
2 rezoning applications within 800 m.
| Site | Status | Proposed | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5590 Victoria Drive and 2005 E40th Ave | Approved April 14, 2026 | Market housing, Social or non-market housing | 240 m |
| 2231-2247 E 41st Ave | Approved December 14, 2023 | Market housing | 320 m |
| Type of work | Permits |
|---|---|
| New building | 16 |
| Demolition | 11 |
| Salvage and abatement | 5 |
| Addition or alteration | 4 |
Largest new buildings
| 2008 E 39TH AVENUE | Apartment, Retail Store | Mar 2025 | $22,000,000 |
| 2231 E 41ST AVENUE | Multiple Dwelling | Sep 2026 | $19,400,000 |
| 2240 E 40TH AVENUE | Multiple Dwelling | Dec 2024 | $1,386,831 |
| 5595 GLADSTONE STREET | Single Detached House w/Sec Suite | Dec 2025 | $990,000 |
| 2244 E 40TH AVENUE | Multiple Dwelling | Jul 2026 | $960,000 |
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