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2148 W 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1991 on a 1,313 m² CD-1 (267) lot with a rear lane. Newer than 62% of the buildings on W 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$10,492,000

Zoning

CD-1 (267)

Lot

≈ 1,313 m²

Built

1991

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What the records show for 2148 W 38th Ave

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Zoned CD-1 (267)

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What the record says: Lot about 1,313 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (267) (CD).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $10,492,000, +2% since 2021

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Railway line about 148 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 2148 W 38th Ave

Assessed at $10,492,000 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 38th Ave, above 91% of them. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($400,000). School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2148 W 38th Ave

2026$10,492,000

Up 2% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Oct 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$400,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,313 m²

ZoningCD-1 (267)

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2148 W 38th Ave

Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Point Grey Secondary277 m

Ivy Montessori School372 m

Quilchena Elementary411 m

Kerrisdale Park363 m

Ravine Park436 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2148 W 38th Ave

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

Northbound West Blvd @ W 39 Ave · 16138 m

Southbound West Blvd @ W 39 Ave · 16160 m

Southbound West Blvd @ W 37 Ave · 16162 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Pissard Plum, Katsura Tree

Ground elevation≈ 72 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadWest Blvd, 128 m

Railway line148 m

Truck route128 m

Crime near 2148 W 38th 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 1 demolition permit.

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 2148 W 38th Ave

What is 2148 W 38th Ave assessed at?

$10,492,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2148 W 38th Ave built?

In 1991, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2148 W 38th Ave?

It is zoned CD-1 (267) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2148 W 38th Ave?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (267)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 2148 W 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2148 W 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2148 W 38th 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 2148 W 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration ($400,000). More

Which schools serve 2148 W 38th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2148 W 38th Ave?

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

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