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1188 Matthews Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1912 on a 1,327 m² FSD lot. Older than 61% of the buildings on Matthews Ave.
Assessed 2026
$5,894,000
Zoning
FSD
Lot
≈ 1,327 m²
Built
1912
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What the records show for 1188 Matthews Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned FSD
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Assessed at $5,894,000, −5% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1188 Matthews Ave
Assessed at $5,894,000 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 21% of the houses on Matthews Ave. The land is 96% of the value. The lot is larger than 76% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.3 km away.
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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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Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary518 m
Emily Carr Elementary581 m
Westside Montessori626 m
Shaughnessy Park327 m
Douglas Park721 m
Transit near 1188 Matthews Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.3 km
Southbound Oak St @ Douglas Cres · 17337 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 20 Ave · 17350 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 22 Ave · 17385 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 17
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · English Hawthorn
Ground elevation≈ 77 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadDouglas Cres, 243 m
Crime near 1188 Matthews Ave
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Crime near 1188 Matthews Ave
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 0 demolition permits.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Shaughnessy, the City issued 78 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1188 Matthews Ave
What is 1188 Matthews Ave assessed at?
$5,894,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1188 Matthews Ave built?
In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.
What is the zoning of 1188 Matthews Ave?
It is zoned FSD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1188 Matthews Ave?
It is in a First Shaughnessy district (FSD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1188 Matthews Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1188 Matthews Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1188 Matthews Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1188 Matthews Ave?
Elementary: Carr Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1188 Matthews Ave?
King Edward Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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