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1003 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2018 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 95% of the buildings on E 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,851,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 372 m²

Built

2018

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What the records show for 1003 E 38th Ave

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9 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 811 E 39TH AVENUE, $960,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
What to do: Visit on a weekday and ask about timelines for the largest projects.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Rebuilt in 2018 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,851,000, +23% 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 1003 E 38th Ave

Assessed at $2,851,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 38th Ave, above 91% of them. Rebuilt after a 2018 demolition. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 1003 E 38th Ave

2026$2,851,000

Up 23% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Mar 2018 · Demolition, single detached house with suite$15,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 372 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1003 E 38th Ave

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart218 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary218 m

Sir Richard McBride Annex675 m

Memorial South Park555 m

Grays Park586 m

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Transit near 1003 E 38th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.3 km

Westbound E 41 Ave @ Windsor St · 41335 m

Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Windsor St · 41351 m

Westbound E 41 Ave @ St. Catherines St · 41385 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 41

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Raywood Ash, Franz Fontaine Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 89 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 1003 E 38th 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: 9 new-building permits and 5 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 1003 E 38th Ave

What is 1003 E 38th Ave assessed at?

$2,851,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1003 E 38th Ave built?

In 2018, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1003 E 38th Ave?

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

What can be built at 1003 E 38th Ave?

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 1003 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1003 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1003 E 38th 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 1003 E 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2018: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 1003 E 38th Ave?

Elementary: Mackenzie Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1003 E 38th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.3 km away in a straight line.

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