708 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property on a 1,381 m² C-2A lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $7,029,000 for 2026 (+4% on 2025).

Assessed 2026
$7,029,000
Zoning
C-2A
Lot
≈ 1,381 m²
Built
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What the records show for 708 E 38th Ave

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Zoned C-2A

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What the record says
Lot about 1,381 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.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $7,029,000

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On or next to an arterial road (Fraser St)

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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 708 E 38th Ave

The highest assessed house on E 38th Ave. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.9 km away.

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Assessment history of 708 E 38th Ave

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2026$7,029,000

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Jun 2025 · New building, mixed-use residential building, retail store$18,215,965
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 1,381 m²
ZoningC-2A
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 708 E 38th Ave
Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart266 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary266 m
John Oliver Secondary427 m
Cartier Park587 m
Memorial South Park616 m

How catchments work

Transit near 708 E 38th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.9 km
Northbound Fraser St @ E 39 Ave · 8, N835 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 37 Ave · 8, N882 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 39 Ave · 8, N8103 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 41, N8, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Princeton Gold Maple
Ground elevation≈ 83 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 26 m
Truck route26 m

Crime near 708 E 38th Ave

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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: 6 new-building permits and 3 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 708 E 38th Ave

What is 708 E 38th Ave assessed at?

$7,029,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 708 E 38th Ave?

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

What can be built at 708 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 708 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 708 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 708 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 708 E 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2025: new building ($18,215,965). More

Which schools serve 708 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 708 E 38th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.

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