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638 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A 6-unit strata building, built 1994 on a 745 m² R5-3 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 70% of the buildings on E 5th Ave.
Typical unit, 2026
$1,374,000
Zoning
R5-3
Strata units
6
Built
1994
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What the records show for 638 E 5th Ave
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Zoned R5-3
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Typical unit assessed at $1,374,000; the building +32% since 2021
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 638 E 5th Ave
Units are assessed from $1,287,000 to $1,422,000; the typical unit is $1,374,000. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($60,000). School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 790 m away.
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Assessment history of 638 E 5th Ave
UnlockWhole building, 6 units: units are assessed from $1,287,000 to $1,422,000, typical unit $1,374,000.
2026$8,138,000
Up 32% since 2021
Permits on this building · 1 since 2017
Aug 2017 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$60,000
Schools and parks near 638 E 5th Ave
Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
St Francis Xavier335 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre361 m
Mount Pleasant Elementary361 m
Carolina Park81 m
Sahalli Park231 m
Transit near 638 E 5th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)790 m
Eastbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina St · 8497 m
Westbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina Street · 84139 m
Westbound Great Northern Way @ Foley St · 84215 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 9, 84, 99, N8, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Katsura Tree
Ground elevation≈ 20 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m
Nearest arterial roadGreat Northern Way, 98 m
Railway line221 m
Truck route98 m
Crime near 638 E 5th Ave
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Crime near 638 E 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:
- 539 E 7th Ave Mar 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 39 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 638 E 5th Ave
What are the units at 638 E 5th Ave assessed at?
Units are assessed from $1,287,000 to $1,422,000; the typical unit is $1,374,000.
When was 638 E 5th Ave built?
In 1994, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 638 E 5th Ave?
It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 638 E 5th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 638 E 5th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 638 E 5th Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: addition or alteration ($60,000). More
Which schools serve 638 E 5th Ave?
Elementary: Mount Pleasant Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 638 E 5th Ave?
VCC-Clark Station is 790 m away in a straight line.
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