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280 W 37th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1949 on a 544 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 61% of the buildings on W 37th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,881,300

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 544 m²

Built

1949

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What the records show for 280 W 37th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 544 m², 18.7 m wide and 34.9 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1949: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,881,300, +10% 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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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 280 W 37th Ave

Assessed at $2,881,300 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 35% of the houses on W 37th Ave. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 85% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Van Horne Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 490 m away.

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Assessment history of 280 W 37th Ave

2026$2,881,300

Up 10% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 544 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 280 W 37th Ave

Elementary catchmentVan Horne Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary697 m

King David High School899 m

General Brock Elementary929 m

Queen Elizabeth Park453 m

Columbia Park600 m

How catchments work

Transit near 280 W 37th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Oakridge-41st Avenue (Canada Line)490 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 37 Ave · 15, N15312 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 37 Ave · 15, N15340 m

Westbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St · 41387 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 41, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front5 · Akebono Flowering Cherry, Queen Elizabeth Maple

Ground elevation≈ 102 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

SkyTrain guideway311 m

Crime near 280 W 37th Ave

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 5 new-building permits and 2 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 280 W 37th Ave

What is 280 W 37th Ave assessed at?

$2,881,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 280 W 37th Ave built?

In 1949, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 280 W 37th Ave?

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

What can be built at 280 W 37th 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 280 W 37th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 280 W 37th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 280 W 37th 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 280 W 37th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 280 W 37th 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 280 W 37th Ave?

Oakridge-41st Avenue Station is 490 m away in a straight line.

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