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838 W 47th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1964 on a 657 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 67% of the buildings on W 47th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,467,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 657 m²

Built

1964

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What the records show for 838 W 47th 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 657 m², 17.6 m wide and 37.3 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,467,000, +11% 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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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 838 W 47th Ave

Assessed at $3,467,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 52% of the houses on W 47th Ave. The land is 91% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: new building, laneway house ($223,750). School catchment: Jamieson Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 660 m away.

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Assessment history of 838 W 47th Ave

2026$3,467,000

Up 11% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2018 · New building, laneway house$223,750

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 657 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 838 W 47th Ave

Elementary catchmentJamieson Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary313 m

King David High School630 m

Pacific Torah Institute International635 m

Tisdall Park386 m

Montgomery Park559 m

How catchments work

Transit near 838 W 47th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)660 m

Northbound Oak St @ W 49 Ave · 17260 m

Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Oak St · 49262 m

Southbound Oak St @ W 46 Ave · 17273 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 90 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadW 49th Ave, 171 m

Crime near 838 W 47th 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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

6236 Fremlin St Jul 2025
6188 Fremlin St Feb 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Oakridge, the City issued 61 new-building permits and 40 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 838 W 47th Ave

What is 838 W 47th Ave assessed at?

$3,467,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 838 W 47th Ave built?

In 1964, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 838 W 47th Ave?

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

What can be built at 838 W 47th 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 838 W 47th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 838 W 47th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 838 W 47th 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 838 W 47th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: new building ($223,750). More

Which schools serve 838 W 47th Ave?

Elementary: Jamieson Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 838 W 47th Ave?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 660 m away in a straight line.

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