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420 E 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1911 on a 368 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 88% of the buildings on E 37th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,270,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 368 m²

Built

1911

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What the records show for 420 E 37th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1911.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,270,000, +17% since 2021

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7 new buildings and 7 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 420 E 37th Ave

Assessed at $2,270,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 71% of the houses on E 37th Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2017: addition or alteration, single detached house ($85,000). School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 420 E 37th Ave

2026$2,270,000

Up 17% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2017 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$85,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 368 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 420 E 37th Ave

Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

General Brock Elementary577 m

John Oliver Secondary602 m

Vancouver Learning Network602 m

Cartier Park118 m

How catchments work

Transit near 420 E 37th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.5 km

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Prince Edward St · 33387 m

Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3399 m

Northbound Main St @ E 36 Ave · 3400 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 85 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 420 E 37th 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: 7 new-building permits and 7 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 420 E 37th Ave

What is 420 E 37th Ave assessed at?

$2,270,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 420 E 37th Ave built?

In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2002.

What is the zoning of 420 E 37th Ave?

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

What can be built at 420 E 37th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 420 E 37th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 420 E 37th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 420 E 37th 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 420 E 37th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2017: addition or alteration ($85,000). More

Which schools serve 420 E 37th Ave?

Elementary: Brock Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 420 E 37th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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