164 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1946 on a 557 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 76% of the buildings on E 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,864,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 557 m²
Built
1946
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What the records show for 164 E 38th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 557 m², 15.0 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.
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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 1946: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,864,000, +44% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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12 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 164 E 38th Ave

Assessed at $2,864,000 for 2026 (+18% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 38th Ave, above 93% of them. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 164 E 38th Ave

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2026$2,864,000
Up 44% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Apr 2025 · Demolition, single detached house$60,000
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 557 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 164 E 38th Ave
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary574 m
General Brock Elementary594 m
John Oliver Secondary843 m
Cartier Park410 m
Riley Park675 m

How catchments work

Transit near 164 E 38th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.0 km
Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 385 m
Southbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3119 m
Northbound Main St @ E 36 Ave · 3235 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Thornless Honeylocust
Ground elevation≈ 78 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 70 m
Truck route70 m

Crime near 164 E 38th 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: 12 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.

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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 164 E 38th Ave

What is 164 E 38th Ave assessed at?

$2,864,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 164 E 38th Ave built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 164 E 38th Ave?

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

What can be built at 164 E 38th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 164 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 164 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 164 E 38th 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 164 E 38th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2025: demolition ($60,000). More

Which schools serve 164 E 38th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 164 E 38th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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