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2755 W 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1914 on a 539 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 98% of the buildings on W 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,850,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 539 m²

Built

1914

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What the records show for 2755 W 38th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 539 m², 13.4 m wide and 40.3 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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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1914: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $4,850,000, +73% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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15 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 2755 W 38th Ave

Assessed at $4,850,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 87% of the houses on W 38th Ave. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2755 W 38th Ave

2026$4,850,000

Up 73% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Feb 2023 · New building, single detached house with suite$966,575

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 539 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2755 W 38th Ave

Elementary catchmentKerrisdale Elementary

Secondary catchmentPoint Grey Secondary

Ivy Montessori School372 m

Kerrisdale Elementary490 m

Crofton House861 m

Elm Park519 m

Park Site on Trafalgar Street746 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2755 W 38th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)3.7 km

Northbound Mackenzie St @ W 38 Ave · 2, N22216 m

Southbound Mackenzie St @ W 37 Ave · 2, N22235 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Macdonald St · 41340 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 41, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 66 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2755 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: 15 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

5507 Elm St Dec 2025
5542 Trafalgar St Nov 2025
2838 W 38th Ave Dec 2025
5557 Elm St Feb 2026

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 2755 W 38th Ave

What is 2755 W 38th Ave assessed at?

$4,850,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2755 W 38th Ave built?

In 1914, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 2755 W 38th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2755 W 38th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2755 W 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2755 W 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 2755 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 2755 W 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2023: new building ($966,575). More

Which schools serve 2755 W 38th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2755 W 38th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 3.7 km away in a straight line.

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