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2739 W 33rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1942 on a 396 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 59% of the buildings on W 33rd Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,147,800

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 396 m²

Built

1942

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1942.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1942: 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 $2,147,800, +16% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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8 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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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 2739 W 33rd Ave

Assessed at $2,147,800 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 33rd Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 85% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2739 W 33rd Ave

2026$2,147,800

Up 16% 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≈ 396 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2739 W 33rd Ave

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Prince of Wales Secondary577 m

Ivy Montessori School592 m

Trafalgar Elementary858 m

Park Site on Trafalgar Street230 m

Park Site on Puget Drive585 m

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Transit near 2739 W 33rd Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.8 km

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 34 Ave · 2, N22280 m

Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 33 Ave · 2, N22281 m

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 30 Ave · 2, N22419 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Mazzard Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 76 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2739 W 33rd Ave

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: 8 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

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 2739 W 33rd Ave

What is 2739 W 33rd Ave assessed at?

$2,147,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2739 W 33rd Ave built?

In 1942, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2739 W 33rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 2739 W 33rd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2739 W 33rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2739 W 33rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2739 W 33rd 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 2739 W 33rd Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2739 W 33rd Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2739 W 33rd Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.8 km away in a straight line.

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