187 E 39th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1947 on a 317 m² RT-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 80% of the buildings on E 39th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,398,000
Zoning
RT-2
Lot
≈ 317 m²
Built
1947
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What the records show for 187 E 39th Ave

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Zoned RT-2

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What the record says
Lot about 317 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 1947: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,398,000, +12% 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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11 new buildings and 9 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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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 187 E 39th Ave

Assessed at $1,398,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 39th Ave. The land is 91% of the value. The lot is smaller than 80% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2021: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($120,000). School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 187 E 39th Ave

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2026$1,398,000
Up 12% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2021 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$120,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 317 m²
ZoningRT-2
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 187 E 39th Ave

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary554 m
General Brock Elementary634 m
John Oliver Secondary786 m
Cartier Park402 m
MacDonald Park703 m

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Transit near 187 E 39th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.1 km
Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 345 m
Southbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 358 m
Northbound Main St @ E 41 Ave · 3244 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 34 m
Truck route34 m

Crime near 187 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: 11 new-building permits and 9 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 187 E 39th Ave

What is 187 E 39th Ave assessed at?

$1,398,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 187 E 39th Ave built?

In 1947, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.

What is the zoning of 187 E 39th Ave?

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

What can be built at 187 E 39th 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 187 E 39th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 187 E 39th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 187 E 39th 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 187 E 39th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2021: addition or alteration ($120,000). More

Which schools serve 187 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 187 E 39th Ave?

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

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