212 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1909 on a 109 m² RT-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on E 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,063,200
Zoning
RT-2
Lot
≈ 109 m²
Built
1909
2 serious2 to check7 notes1 clear
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What the records show for 212 E 38th Ave

Serious

On the Heritage Register, category C, designated

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Serious

Valued like a lot, but the house is protected

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Zoned RT-2

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What the record says
Lot about 109 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-2 (RT).
What it means
The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do
Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1909: 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 $1,063,200, +14% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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11 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (Main St)

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 212 E 38th Ave

Assessed at $1,063,200 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 38th Ave. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is smaller than 100% of the lots in Riley Park. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 212 E 38th Ave

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2026$1,063,200
Up 14% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 109 m²
ZoningRT-2
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 212 E 38th Ave
Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
General Brock Elementary561 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary649 m
John Oliver Secondary764 m
Cartier Park307 m
Riley Park688 m

How catchments work

Transit near 212 E 38th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.1 km
Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 358 m
Southbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3125 m
Northbound Main St @ E 36 Ave · 3206 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Princeton Gold Maple
Ground elevation≈ 80 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 39 m
Truck route39 m

Crime near 212 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: 11 new-building permits and 10 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 212 E 38th Ave

What is 212 E 38th Ave assessed at?

$1,063,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 212 E 38th Ave built?

In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 212 E 38th Ave?

It is zoned RT-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 212 E 38th Ave?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 212 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 212 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 212 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 212 E 38th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 212 E 38th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 212 E 38th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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