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2178 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1977 on a 361 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 55% of the buildings on W 37th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,594,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 361 m²

Built

1977

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What the records show for 2178 W 37th Ave

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

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What the record says: Lot about 361 m², 9.7 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,594,000, +30% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Railway line about 189 m away

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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 2178 W 37th Ave

Assessed at $2,594,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 14% of the houses on W 37th Ave. The lot is smaller than 98% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2022: addition or alteration, single detached house ($350,000). School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2178 W 37th Ave

2026$2,594,000

Up 30% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2022 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$350,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 361 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2178 W 37th Ave

Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Ivy Montessori School315 m

Point Grey Secondary325 m

Quilchena Elementary458 m

Ravine Park347 m

Kerrisdale Park449 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2178 W 37th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.0 km

Southbound West Blvd @ W 37 Ave · 16161 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 37 Ave · 16188 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 39 Ave · 16221 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 41

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 73 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadWest Blvd, 169 m

Railway line189 m

Crime near 2178 W 37th 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: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2212 W 36th Ave Nov 2025

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 2178 W 37th Ave

What is 2178 W 37th Ave assessed at?

$2,594,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2178 W 37th Ave built?

In 1977, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2178 W 37th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2178 W 37th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2178 W 37th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2178 W 37th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2178 W 37th 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 2178 W 37th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2022: addition or alteration ($350,000). More

Which schools serve 2178 W 37th Ave?

Elementary: Quilchena Elementary. Secondary: Point Grey Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2178 W 37th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.0 km away in a straight line.

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