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138 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1967 on a 469 m² I-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 77% of the buildings on W 8th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,960,800
Zoning
I-1
Lot
≈ 469 m²
Built
1967
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What the records show for 138 W 8th Ave
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Zoned I-1
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Assessed at $2,960,800, −40% 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 138 W 8th Ave
Assessed at $2,960,800 for 2026 (−43% on 2025). Assessed higher than 20% of the houses on W 8th Ave. The land is 100% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: addition or alteration, general office ($18,000). School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 490 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Aug 2017 · Addition or alteration, general office$18,000
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 138 W 8th Ave
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
St Patrick Regional Secondary478 m
St Patrick's Elementary601 m
Simon Fraser Elementary715 m
Jonathan Rogers Park82 m
Major Matthews Park237 m
Transit near 138 W 8th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)490 m
Eastbound W Broadway @ Columbia St · 9, N986 m
Westbound W Broadway @ Columbia St · 9, N9124 m
Eastbound W Broadway @ Manitoba St · 9, N9155 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 99, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadW Broadway, 57 m
SkyTrain guideway470 m
Truck route57 m
Crime near 138 W 8th Ave
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Crime near 138 W 8th 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: 2 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 8 E Broadway Jun 2026
- 288 W 8th Ave Sep 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 138 W 8th Ave
What is 138 W 8th Ave assessed at?
$2,960,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 138 W 8th Ave built?
In 1967, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 138 W 8th Ave?
It is zoned I-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 138 W 8th Ave?
It is in a industrial district (I-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 138 W 8th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 138 W 8th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 138 W 8th Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2017: addition or alteration ($18,000). More
Which schools serve 138 W 8th Ave?
Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 138 W 8th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 490 m away in a straight line.
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