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2188 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1910 on a 278 m² R5-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 92% of the buildings on W 5th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,131,000
Zoning
R5-3
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1910
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What the records show for 2188 W 5th Ave
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2 permits on this lot since 2017
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Zoned R5-3
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Assessed at $2,131,000, +6% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 2188 W 5th Ave
Assessed at $2,131,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 12% of the houses on W 5th Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Kitsilano. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2018: addition or alteration, multiple conversion dwelling ($5,000). School catchment: Gordon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockAug 2018 · Addition or alteration, multiple conversion dwelling$5,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentGordon Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
St Augustine's221 m
St John's School435 m
Fraser Academy513 m
Delamont Park216 m
Arbutus Greenway Park523 m
Transit near 2188 W 5th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.5 km
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Yew St · 14, 4, 44, 7, 84128 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Yew St · 14, 4, 44, 7, 84159 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Maple St · 14, 4, 7309 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 9, 14, 44, 84, 99, N17
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 40 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 131 m
Railway line244 m
Truck route131 m
Crime near 2188 W 5th Ave
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Crime near 2188 W 5th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 2175 W 7th Ave Mar 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Kitsilano, the City issued 82 new-building permits and 62 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 2188 W 5th Ave
What is 2188 W 5th Ave assessed at?
$2,131,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 2188 W 5th Ave built?
In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.
What is the zoning of 2188 W 5th Ave?
It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 2188 W 5th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 2188 W 5th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 2188 W 5th Ave had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2018: addition or alteration ($5,000). More
Which schools serve 2188 W 5th Ave?
Elementary: Gordon Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2188 W 5th Ave?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.5 km away in a straight line.
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