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427 E 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1953 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 37th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,896,500

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1953

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What the records show for 427 E 37th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1953.
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 1953: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,896,500, +20% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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6 new buildings and 6 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 427 E 37th Ave

Assessed at $1,896,500 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 37% of the houses on E 37th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 427 E 37th Ave

2026$1,896,500

Up 20% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 373 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 427 E 37th Ave

Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

General Brock Elementary545 m

John Oliver Secondary644 m

Vancouver Learning Network644 m

Cartier Park110 m

Riley Park796 m

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Transit near 427 E 37th Ave

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

Eastbound E 33 Ave @ Prince Edward St · 33334 m

Westbound E 33 Ave @ Prince Edward St · 33360 m

Southbound Fraser St @ E 35 Ave · 8, N8405 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 33

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam

Ground elevation≈ 83 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 427 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: 6 new-building permits and 6 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 427 E 37th Ave

What is 427 E 37th Ave assessed at?

$1,896,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 427 E 37th Ave built?

In 1953, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 427 E 37th Ave?

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

What can be built at 427 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 427 E 37th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 427 E 37th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 427 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 427 E 37th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 427 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 427 E 37th Ave?

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

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