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2538 Birch St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property on a 1,735 m² CD-1 (708) lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $131,893,000 for 2026 (+167% on 2025).
Assessed 2026
$131,893,000
Zoning
CD-1 (708)
Lot
≈ 1,735 m²
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What the records show for 2538 Birch St
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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned CD-1 (708)
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Assessed at $131,893,000, +397% since 2021
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On or next to an arterial road (W Broadway)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 2538 Birch St
One of the highest assessed houses in Fairview, above 99% of them. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in Fairview. Rebuilt after a 2018 demolition. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.3 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017
UnlockOct 2023 · New building, not applicable, general office, parking garage, multiple dwelling$81,400,000
2 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 2538 Birch St
Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Peak House502 m
Vancouver Alternate502 m
Continuing Ed SD 39502 m
Choklit Park407 m
Granville Loop Park543 m
Transit near 2538 Birch St
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)1.3 km
Eastbound W Broadway @ Hemlock St · 9, N986 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Hemlock St · 9, N9120 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Alder St · 9, N9122 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 10, 14, 16, 50, 84, N10, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadW Broadway, 30 m
Railway line375 m
Truck route30 m
Crime near 2538 Birch St
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Crime near 2538 Birch 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: 0 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Fairview, the City issued 6 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 2538 Birch St
What is 2538 Birch St assessed at?
$131,893,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
What is the zoning of 2538 Birch St?
It is zoned CD-1 (708) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 2538 Birch St?
It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (708)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 2538 Birch St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 2538 Birch St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 2538 Birch St had?
The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2023: new building ($81,400,000). More
Which schools serve 2538 Birch St?
Elementary: Carr Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2538 Birch St?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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