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1638 Matthews Ave, Vancouver, BC
A strata home (one strata lot), built 1911 on a 3,795 m² FSD lot. Older than 85% of the buildings on Matthews Ave.
Typical unit, 2026
$1,918,000
Zoning
FSD
Strata units
1
Built
1911
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What the records show for 1638 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 $1,918,000, +2% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Strata building, 1 units, built 1911
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1638 Matthews Ave
On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary. King Edward Station is 2.0 km away.
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Assessment history of 1638 Matthews Ave
UnlockWhole building, 1 units: units are assessed from $1,918,000 to $1,918,000, typical unit $1,918,000.
2026$1,918,000
Up 2% since 2021
Permits on this building · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this building since 2017.
Schools and parks near 1638 Matthews Ave
Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary
Canuck Place School Program71 m
York House School373 m
Shaughnessy Elementary384 m
Angus Park248 m
Shaughnessy Park665 m
Transit near 1638 Matthews Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)2.0 km
Southbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave · 10, N10226 m
Northbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave · 10, N10247 m
Northbound Granville St @ Matthews Ave · 10, N10298 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 25, N10
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front8 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry, Little Leaf Linden
Ground elevation≈ 86 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m
Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 233 m
Crime near 1638 Matthews Ave
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Crime near 1638 Matthews Ave
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockRezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Shaughnessy, the City issued 79 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1638 Matthews Ave
What are the units at 1638 Matthews Ave assessed at?
Units are assessed from $1,918,000 to $1,918,000; the typical unit is $1,918,000.
When was 1638 Matthews Ave built?
In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1981.
What is the zoning of 1638 Matthews Ave?
It is zoned FSD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 1638 Matthews Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1638 Matthews Ave on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1638 Matthews Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1638 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 1638 Matthews Ave?
King Edward Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.
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