238 E 23rd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 370 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 51% of the buildings on E 23rd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,206,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 370 m²
Built
1913
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What the records show for 238 E 23rd Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 370 m², 9.9 m wide and 37.5 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.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Built 1913: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,206,000, +31% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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14 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m

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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 238 E 23rd Ave

Assessed at $2,206,000 for 2026 (+10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 49% of the houses on E 23rd Ave. The land is 87% of the value. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 238 E 23rd Ave

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2026$2,206,000
Up 31% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Jul 2025 · New building, duplex$800,000
2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 370 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 238 E 23rd Ave
Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
David Livingstone Elementary176 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary384 m
General Wolfe Elementary524 m
Price Park256 m
Prince Edward Park294 m

How catchments work

Transit near 238 E 23rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.1 km
Southbound Main St @ E 22 Ave · 3107 m
Northbound Main St @ E King Edward Ave · 3111 m
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 25145 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 67 m
Truck route67 m

Crime near 238 E 23rd Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 14 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 238 E 23rd Ave

What is 238 E 23rd Ave assessed at?

$2,206,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 238 E 23rd Ave built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 238 E 23rd Ave?

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

What can be built at 238 E 23rd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 238 E 23rd Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 238 E 23rd Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 238 E 23rd 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 238 E 23rd Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2025: new building ($800,000). More

Which schools serve 238 E 23rd Ave?

Elementary: Livingstone Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 238 E 23rd Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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