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2238 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1962 on a 506 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 62% of the buildings on Rupert St.

Assessed 2026

$1,835,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 506 m²

Built

1962

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What the records show for 2238 Rupert St

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1962.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes, borderline

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Assessed at $1,835,900, +33% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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On or next to an arterial road (Rupert St)

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2238 Rupert St

Assessed at $1,835,900 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses on Rupert St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 91% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2025: new building, laneway house ($280,000). School catchment: šxʷəxʷaʔəs Thunderbird Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Rupert Station is 390 m away.

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Assessment history of 2238 Rupert St

2026$1,835,900

Up 33% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Aug 2025 · New building, laneway house$280,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 506 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2238 Rupert St

Elementary catchmentšxʷəxʷaʔəs Thunderbird Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Thunderbird StrongStart Centre126 m

Thunderbird Elementary126 m

Chief Maquinna Annex890 m

Sunrise Park286 m

Thunderbird Park609 m

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Transit near 2238 Rupert St

Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)390 m

Northbound Rupert St @ E 7th Ave · 2734 m

Southbound Rupert St @ E 7th Ave · 2796 m

Northbound Rupert St @ E 5th Ave · 27188 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 27, 99, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadRupert St, 33 m

SkyTrain guideway370 m

Railway line383 m

Truck route33 m

Crime near 2238 Rupert St

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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Hastings-Sunrise, the City issued 221 new-building permits and 134 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2238 Rupert St

What is 2238 Rupert St assessed at?

$1,835,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2238 Rupert St built?

In 1962, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 2238 Rupert St?

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

What can be built at 2238 Rupert St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2238 Rupert St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2238 Rupert St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2238 Rupert St 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 2238 Rupert St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2025: new building ($280,000). More

Which schools serve 2238 Rupert St?

Elementary: šxʷəxʷaʔəs Thunderbird Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2238 Rupert St?

Rupert Station is 390 m away in a straight line.

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