285 E 39th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 362 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 94% of the buildings on E 39th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,921,100
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 362 m²
Built
1910
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About 285 E 39th Ave

Assessed at $1,921,100 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 38% of the houses on E 39th Ave. The land is 95% of the value. School catchment: Brock Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 285 E 39th Ave

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2026$1,921,100
Up 18% 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≈ 362 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 285 E 39th Ave

Elementary catchmentBrock Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
General Brock Elementary626 m
John Oliver Secondary647 m
Vancouver Learning Network647 m
Cartier Park275 m
MacDonald Park659 m

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Transit near 285 E 39th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.2 km
Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3130 m
Southbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3153 m
Northbound Main St @ E 41 Ave · 3270 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Bergeson Ash
Ground elevation≈ 84 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 136 m
Truck route136 m

Crime near 285 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 144 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 285 E 39th Ave

What is 285 E 39th Ave assessed at?

$1,921,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 285 E 39th Ave built?

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

What is the zoning of 285 E 39th Ave?

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

What can be built at 285 E 39th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 285 E 39th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 285 E 39th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 285 E 39th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 285 E 39th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 285 E 39th Ave?

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

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