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2137 E 13th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1958 on a 452 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 55% of the buildings on E 13th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,988,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 452 m²

Built

1958

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What the records show for 2137 E 13th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 452 m², 12.2 m wide and 37.2 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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Built 1958: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,988,000, +148% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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12 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

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SkyTrain guideway about 114 m away

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Railway line about 106 m away

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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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About 2137 E 13th Ave

Assessed at $3,988,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 13th Ave, above 98% of them. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Secord Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 690 m away.

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Assessment history of 2137 E 13th Ave

2026$3,988,000

Up 148% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Aug 2022 · New building, duplex$869,735

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 452 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2137 E 13th Ave

Elementary catchmentSecord Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Laura Secord Elementary333 m

Stratford Hall613 m

Vancouver Technical Secondary755 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park342 m

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Transit near 2137 E 13th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)690 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ Grandview Hwy · 7368 m

Eastbound E Broadway @ Lakewood Dr · 9, N9374 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ S Grandview Hwy · 7383 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 9, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 32 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadGrandview Hwy South, 65 m

SkyTrain guideway114 m

Railway line106 m

Crime near 2137 E 13th 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: 12 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 2137 E 13th Ave

What is 2137 E 13th Ave assessed at?

$3,988,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2137 E 13th Ave built?

In 1958, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1972.

What is the zoning of 2137 E 13th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2137 E 13th 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 2137 E 13th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2137 E 13th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2137 E 13th 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 2137 E 13th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2022: new building ($869,735). More

Which schools serve 2137 E 13th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2137 E 13th Ave?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 690 m away in a straight line.

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