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1986 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1968 on a 584 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on E 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,953,000

Zoning

C-2A

Lot

≈ 584 m²

Built

1968

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What the records show for 1986 E 38th Ave

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says: Lot about 584 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-2A (C).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Combined sewer on this block

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $2,953,000, −6% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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15 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Victoria Dr)

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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 1986 E 38th Ave

Assessed at $2,953,000 for 2026 (−33% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 38th Ave, above 93% of them. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2020: addition or alteration, cannabis store, retail store ($5,000). School catchment: Tecumseh Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 1986 E 38th Ave

2026$2,953,000

Down 6% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Apr 2020 · Addition or alteration, cannabis store, retail store$5,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 584 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1986 E 38th Ave

Elementary catchmentTecumseh Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tecumseh Elementary367 m

Tecumseh Annex569 m

G T Cunningham Elementary642 m

Jones Park129 m

Tecumseh Park655 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1986 E 38th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)1.6 km

Southbound Victoria Dr @ E 38 Ave · 20, N2049 m

Northbound Victoria Dr @ E 38 Ave · 20, N20135 m

Northbound Victoria Dr @ E 41 Ave · 20, N20215 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, 41, N20, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Red Caucasian Maple

Ground elevation≈ 89 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadVictoria Dr, 32 m

Truck route32 m

Crime near 1986 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: 15 new-building permits and 6 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 1986 E 38th Ave

What is 1986 E 38th Ave assessed at?

$2,953,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1986 E 38th Ave built?

In 1968, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1986 E 38th Ave?

It is zoned C-2A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1986 E 38th Ave?

It is in a commercial district (C-2A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1986 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1986 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1986 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 1986 E 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2020: addition or alteration ($5,000). More

Which schools serve 1986 E 38th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1986 E 38th Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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