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238 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1912 on a 139 m² HA-2 lot. Older than 76% of the buildings on Abbott St.
Assessed 2026
$2,304,000
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 139 m²
Built
1912
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What the records show for 238 Abbott St
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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned HA-2
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Assessed at $2,304,000, +9% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Abbott St)
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Railway line about 137 m away
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 238 Abbott St
Assessed at $2,304,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Abbott St. The lot is smaller than 98% of the lots in Downtown. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 480 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 238 Abbott St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary502 m
Alexander Academy590 m
The Westside School803 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)207 m
Victory Square290 m
Transit near 238 Abbott St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)480 m
Westbound W Cordova St @ Abbott St · 5063 m
Westbound W Hastings St @ Abbott St · R5130 m
Eastbound W Hastings St @ Abbott St · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35150 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 44, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N15, N19, N20, N24, N35, N8, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Hedge Maple
Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadAbbott St, 21 m
SkyTrain guideway458 m
Railway line137 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 238 Abbott St
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Crime near 238 Abbott St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 55 W Hastings St Jan 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Downtown, the City issued 11 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 238 Abbott St
What is 238 Abbott St assessed at?
$2,304,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 238 Abbott St built?
In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.
What is the zoning of 238 Abbott St?
It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 238 Abbott St?
It is in a historic area district (HA-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 238 Abbott St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 238 Abbott St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 238 Abbott St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 238 Abbott St?
Elementary: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 238 Abbott St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 480 m away in a straight line.
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