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4038 Macdonald St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1994 on a 533 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 56% of the buildings on Macdonald St.

Assessed 2026

$2,482,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 533 m²

Built

1994

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What the records show for 4038 Macdonald St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 533 m², 14.5 m wide and 37.2 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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,482,000, +7% since 2021

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On or next to an arterial road (Macdonald St)

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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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About 4038 Macdonald St

Assessed at $2,482,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 21% of the houses on Macdonald St. The lot is smaller than 70% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4038 Macdonald St

2026$2,482,000

Up 7% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 533 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 4038 Macdonald St

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Trafalgar Elementary219 m

Carnarvon Community Elementary788 m

Prince of Wales Secondary860 m

Park Site on Puget Drive334 m

Park Site on Quesnel Drive384 m

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Transit near 4038 Macdonald St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.8 km

Southbound Macdonald St @ Alamein Ave · 2, N22104 m

Northbound Macdonald St @ Oliver Cres · 2, N22138 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Macdonald St · 2, 25, N22242 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 25, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front6 · Bowhall Red Maple, Douglas Fir

Ground elevation≈ 27 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMacdonald St, 22 m

Truck route22 m

Crime near 4038 Macdonald St

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: 4 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Arbutus Ridge, the City issued 119 new-building permits and 70 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 4038 Macdonald St

What is 4038 Macdonald St assessed at?

$2,482,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4038 Macdonald St built?

In 1994, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4038 Macdonald St?

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

What can be built at 4038 Macdonald St?

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

Is 4038 Macdonald St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4038 Macdonald St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4038 Macdonald St 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 4038 Macdonald St had?

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

Which schools serve 4038 Macdonald St?

Elementary: Trafalgar Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4038 Macdonald St?

King Edward Station is 3.8 km away in a straight line.

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