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2280 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1952 on a 521 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 76% of the buildings on E 38th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026

$1,814,000

Zoning

R1-1

Strata units

2

Built

1952

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What the records show for 2280 E 38th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 521 m², 12.2 m wide and 42.8 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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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2021 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,814,000; the building −9% since 2023

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1952

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22 new buildings and 13 demolitions within 300 m

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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 2280 E 38th Ave

Units are assessed from $1,814,000 to $1,814,000; the typical unit is $1,814,000. Rebuilt after a 2021 demolition. School catchment: Cunningham Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. 29th Avenue Station is 1.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 2280 E 38th Ave

Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,814,000 to $1,814,000, typical unit $1,814,000.

2026$1,814,000

Down 9% since 2023

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

Dec 2021 · New building, duplex w/secondary suite$1,002,920

2 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 2280 E 38th Ave

Elementary catchmentCunningham Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

G T Cunningham Elementary198 m

Tecumseh Elementary729 m

John Norquay Elementary866 m

Jones Park547 m

Norquay Park638 m

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Transit near 2280 E 38th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: 29th Avenue (Expo Line)1.4 km

Southbound Clarendon St @ E 38 Ave · 29287 m

Westbound E 41 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 41296 m

Northbound Clarendon St @ E 39 Ave · 29304 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 29, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Flowering Ash

Ground elevation≈ 90 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2280 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: 22 new-building permits and 13 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 2280 E 38th Ave

What are the units at 2280 E 38th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,814,000 to $1,814,000; the typical unit is $1,814,000.

When was 2280 E 38th Ave built?

In 1952, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2280 E 38th Ave?

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

Is 2280 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2280 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2280 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 2280 E 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2021: new building ($1,002,920). More

Which schools serve 2280 E 38th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2280 E 38th Ave?

29th Avenue Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.

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