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1538 Matthews Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1971 on a 1,372 m² FSD lot. Newer than 69% of the buildings on Matthews Ave.

Assessed 2026

$6,258,000

Zoning

FSD

Lot

≈ 1,372 m²

Built

1971

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What the records show for 1538 Matthews Ave

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Zoned FSD

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What the record says: Lot about 1,372 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district FSD (FSD).
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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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $6,258,000, −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 1538 Matthews Ave

Assessed at $6,258,000 for 2026 (−20% on 2025). Assessed higher than 31% of the houses on Matthews Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 77% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.9 km away.

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Assessment history of 1538 Matthews Ave

2026$6,258,000

Down 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≈ 1,372 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1538 Matthews Ave

Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Canuck Place School Program237 m

York House School448 m

Little Flower Academy513 m

Angus Park276 m

Shaughnessy Park498 m

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Transit near 1538 Matthews Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.9 km

Northbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave · 10, N10131 m

Northbound Granville St @ Matthews Ave · 10, N10132 m

Southbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave · 10, N10167 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 25, N10

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Yulan Magnolia

Ground elevation≈ 82 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 103 m

Truck route103 m

Crime near 1538 Matthews Ave

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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 1538 Matthews Ave

What is 1538 Matthews Ave assessed at?

$6,258,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1538 Matthews Ave built?

In 1971, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1538 Matthews Ave?

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

What can be built at 1538 Matthews Ave?

It is in a First Shaughnessy district (FSD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1538 Matthews Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1538 Matthews Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1538 Matthews 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 1538 Matthews Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 1538 Matthews Ave?

Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1538 Matthews Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.9 km away in a straight line.

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