886 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2020 on a 372 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 99% of the buildings on E 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,005,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 372 m²
Built
2020
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What the records show for 886 E 38th Ave

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9 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 708 E 38TH AVENUE, $18,215,965.
What it means
The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Rebuilt in 2020 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,005,000, +32% 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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About 886 E 38th Ave

Assessed at $3,005,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 38th Ave, above 95% of them. Rebuilt after a 2020 demolition. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 886 E 38th Ave

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2026$3,005,000
Up 32% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

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May 2020 · New building, laneway house$165,700
3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 372 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 886 E 38th Ave
Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart92 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary92 m
John Oliver Secondary586 m
Memorial South Park508 m
Grays Park653 m

How catchments work

Transit near 886 E 38th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.2 km
Northbound Fraser St @ E 39 Ave · 8, N8272 m
Westbound E 41 Ave @ St. Catherines St · 41274 m
Westbound E 41 Ave @ Windsor St · 41290 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 41, N8

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 82 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 279 m

Crime near 886 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: 9 new-building permits and 4 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 886 E 38th Ave

What is 886 E 38th Ave assessed at?

$3,005,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 886 E 38th Ave built?

In 2020, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 886 E 38th Ave?

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

What can be built at 886 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 886 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 886 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 886 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 886 E 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2020: new building ($165,700). More

Which schools serve 886 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 886 E 38th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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