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231 E 40th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1945 on a 527 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 76% of the buildings on E 40th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,508,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 527 m²
Built
1945
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What the records show for 231 E 40th Ave
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Built 1945: ask about a buried oil tank
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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes
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Assessed at $2,508,000, +21% since 2021
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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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 231 E 40th Ave
Assessed at $2,508,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 76% of the houses on E 40th Ave. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is larger than 83% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2026 demolition. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.1 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017
UnlockAug 2026 · New building, multiple dwelling$978,000
2 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 231 E 40th Ave
Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary557 m
John Oliver Secondary640 m
Vancouver Learning Network640 m
Cartier Park394 m
MacDonald Park571 m
Transit near 231 E 40th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)1.1 km
Southbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 396 m
Northbound Main St @ E 39 Ave · 3135 m
Northbound Main St @ E 41 Ave · 3151 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 41, R4
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Planting Site
Ground elevation≈ 82 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 73 m
Truck route73 m
Crime near 231 E 40th Ave
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Crime near 231 E 40th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 11 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 164 E 38th Ave Dec 2024
- 182 Ontario Pl Jul 2025
- 312 E 37th Ave Dec 2024
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 231 E 40th Ave
What is 231 E 40th Ave assessed at?
$2,508,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 231 E 40th Ave built?
In 1945, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.
What is the zoning of 231 E 40th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 231 E 40th Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 231 E 40th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 231 E 40th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 231 E 40th Ave had?
The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2026: new building ($978,000). More
Which schools serve 231 E 40th Ave?
Elementary: Van Horne Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 231 E 40th Ave?
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.
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