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219 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 284 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 85% of the buildings on E 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,672,900

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 284 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 219 E 38th Ave

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 284 m², 8.5 m wide and 38.0 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.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1910: 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 $1,672,900, +22% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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12 new buildings and 12 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 219 E 38th Ave

Assessed at $1,672,900 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 38th Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 87% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 219 E 38th Ave

2026$1,672,900

Up 22% 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≈ 284 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 219 E 38th Ave

Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary

Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary

General Brock Elementary519 m

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary691 m

John Oliver Secondary778 m

Cartier Park273 m

Riley Park655 m

How catchments work

Transit near 219 E 38th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.2 km

Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3102 m

Southbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3169 m

Northbound Main St @ E 36 Ave · 3169 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Persian Ironwood

Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMain St, 55 m

Truck route55 m

Crime near 219 E 38th 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: 12 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

164 E 38th Ave Dec 2024
231 E 40th Ave Aug 2026
312 E 37th Ave Dec 2024

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 219 E 38th Ave

What is 219 E 38th Ave assessed at?

$1,672,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 219 E 38th Ave built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 219 E 38th Ave?

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

What can be built at 219 E 38th Ave?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 219 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 219 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 219 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 219 E 38th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 219 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 219 E 38th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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