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960 E 39th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1930 on a 22,990 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 93% of the buildings on E 39th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$62,482,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 22,990 m²

Built

1930

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What the records show for 960 E 39th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 22,990 m², 85.7 m wide and 268.6 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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On the Heritage Register, category A

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Built 1930: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $62,482,000, +24% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 960 E 39th Ave

Assessed at $62,482,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). The highest assessed house on E 39th Ave. The land is 90% of the value. The lot is larger than 100% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2017: addition or alteration, school - elementary or secondary ($378,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Mackenzie Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 960 E 39th Ave

2026$62,482,000

Up 24% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Mar 2017 · Addition or alteration, school - elementary or secondary$378,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 22,990 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 960 E 39th Ave

Elementary catchmentMackenzie Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart46 m

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary46 m

John Oliver Secondary528 m

Memorial South Park376 m

Grays Park780 m

How catchments work

Transit near 960 E 39th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)2.2 km

Westbound E 41 Ave @ St. Catherines St · 41154 m

Westbound E 41 Ave @ Windsor St · 41163 m

Eastbound E 41 Ave @ Prince Albert St · 41173 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Patmore Ash

Ground elevation≈ 83 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m

Nearest arterial roadE 41st Ave, 150 m

Truck route150 m

Crime near 960 E 39th 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: 4 new-building permits and 2 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 960 E 39th Ave

What is 960 E 39th Ave assessed at?

$62,482,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 960 E 39th Ave built?

In 1930, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1939.

What is the zoning of 960 E 39th Ave?

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

What can be built at 960 E 39th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 960 E 39th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 960 E 39th Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 960 E 39th 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 960 E 39th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2017: addition or alteration ($378,000). More

Which schools serve 960 E 39th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 960 E 39th Ave?

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

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