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2181 W 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1963 on a 2,350 m² RM-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 64% of the buildings on W 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$20,889,000

Zoning

RM-3

Lot

≈ 2,350 m²

Built

1963

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What the records show for 2181 W 38th Ave

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Zoned RM-3

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What the record says: Lot about 2,350 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-3 (RM).
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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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $20,889,000, −18% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Railway line about 194 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 2181 W 38th Ave

Assessed at $20,889,000 for 2026 (−17% on 2025). The highest assessed house on W 38th Ave. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Arbutus Ridge. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2018: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($2,454,000). School catchment: Quilchena Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2181 W 38th Ave

2026$20,889,000

Down 18% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2018 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$2,454,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 2,350 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2181 W 38th Ave

Elementary catchmentQuilchena Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Ivy Montessori School313 m

Point Grey Secondary323 m

Quilchena Elementary458 m

Ravine Park386 m

Kerrisdale Park433 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2181 W 38th Ave

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

Southbound West Blvd @ W 37 Ave · 16172 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 39 Ave · 16203 m

Northbound West Blvd @ W 37 Ave · 16211 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front7 · English Hawthorn, Japanese Zelkova

Ground elevation≈ 72 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 1 m

Nearest arterial roadWest Blvd, 174 m

Railway line194 m

Crime near 2181 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 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 2181 W 38th Ave

What is 2181 W 38th Ave assessed at?

$20,889,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2181 W 38th Ave built?

In 1963, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2181 W 38th Ave?

It is zoned RM-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2181 W 38th Ave?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-3). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 2181 W 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2181 W 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2181 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 2181 W 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2018: addition or alteration ($2,454,000). More

Which schools serve 2181 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 2181 W 38th Ave?

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

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