4738 Bruce St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1993 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Bruce St.

Assessed 2026
$1,837,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 373 m²
Built
1993
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What the records show for 4738 Bruce St

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10 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 1757 E 33RD AVENUE, $23,598,000.
What it means
The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,837,000, +21% since 2021

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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 4738 Bruce St

Assessed at $1,837,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 46% of the houses on Bruce St. The land is 86% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house ($5,000). School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 4738 Bruce St

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2026$1,837,000
Up 21% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$5,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 373 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 4738 Bruce St

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary
Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary
Lord Selkirk Annex413 m
Tecumseh Annex650 m
Sir Richard McBride Elementary691 m
Kensington Park623 m
Brewers Park626 m

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Transit near 4738 Bruce St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.2 km
Westbound E 33 Ave @ Argyle St · 33260 m
Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 31 Ave · 20, N20269 m
Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Argyle St · 33283 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 33, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE 33rd Ave, 248 m

Crime near 4738 Bruce St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 10 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 4738 Bruce St

What is 4738 Bruce St assessed at?

$1,837,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4738 Bruce St built?

In 1993, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4738 Bruce St?

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

What can be built at 4738 Bruce St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4738 Bruce St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4738 Bruce St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4738 Bruce 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 4738 Bruce St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: addition or alteration ($5,000). More

Which schools serve 4738 Bruce St?

Elementary: Selkirk Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4738 Bruce St?

Nanaimo Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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