156 E 39th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1995 on a 382 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 70% of the buildings on E 39th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,134,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 382 m²
Built
1995
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What the records show for 156 E 39th Ave

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10 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 164 E 38TH AVENUE, $2,275,000.
What it means
The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,134,000, +12% since 2021

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 156 E 39th Ave

Assessed at $2,134,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 61% of the houses on E 39th Ave. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1,000 m away.

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Assessment history of 156 E 39th Ave

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2026$2,134,000
Up 12% 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≈ 382 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 156 E 39th Ave

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary487 m
General Brock Elementary690 m
John Oliver Secondary804 m
Cartier Park468 m
MacDonald Park679 m

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Transit near 156 E 39th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1,000 m
Southbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 375 m
Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3109 m
Northbound Main St @ E 41 Ave · 3214 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 82 m
Truck route82 m

Crime near 156 E 39th 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: 10 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 141 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 156 E 39th Ave

What is 156 E 39th Ave assessed at?

$2,134,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 156 E 39th Ave built?

In 1995, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 156 E 39th Ave?

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

What can be built at 156 E 39th 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 156 E 39th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 156 E 39th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 156 E 39th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 156 E 39th 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 156 E 39th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1,000 m away in a straight line.

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