481 E 38th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1967 on a 376 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 60% of the buildings on E 38th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,716,600
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 376 m²
Built
1967
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About 481 E 38th Ave

Assessed at $1,716,600 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 38th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 481 E 38th Ave

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2026$1,716,600
Up 20% 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≈ 376 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 481 E 38th Ave
Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Oliver Secondary508 m
Vancouver Learning Network508 m
Sir Alexander Mackenzie StrongStart588 m
Cartier Park266 m
MacDonald Park800 m

How catchments work

Transit near 481 E 38th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.6 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 37 Ave · 8, N8269 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 37 Ave · 8, N8290 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 39 Ave · 8, N8320 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 41, N8

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front9 · Deodar Cedar, Pine Species
Ground elevation≈ 83 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 277 m

Crime near 481 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: 3 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 144 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 481 E 38th Ave

What is 481 E 38th Ave assessed at?

$1,716,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 481 E 38th Ave built?

In 1967, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 481 E 38th Ave?

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

What can be built at 481 E 38th 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 481 E 38th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 481 E 38th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 481 E 38th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 481 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 481 E 38th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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