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1789 Matthews Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1918 on a 2,904 m² FSD lot. Built in the same years as many buildings on Matthews Ave.
Assessed 2026
$11,133,000
Zoning
FSD
Lot
≈ 2,904 m²
Built
1918
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What the records show for 1789 Matthews Ave
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Built 1918: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned FSD
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Assessed at $11,133,000, −3% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1789 Matthews Ave
Assessed at $11,133,000 for 2026 (−12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 81% of the houses on Matthews Ave. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Shaughnessy. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary. King Edward Station is 2.2 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 catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary
Canuck Place School Program144 m
Shaughnessy Elementary388 m
Little Flower Academy451 m
Angus Park221 m
Granville Park694 m
Transit near 1789 Matthews Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)2.2 km
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Marguerite St · 25271 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Marguerite St · 25308 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Pine Cres · 25343 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 25
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front12 · London Plane Tree, American Elm
Ground elevation≈ 80 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 4 m
Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 287 m
Crime near 1789 Matthews Ave
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Crime near 1789 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 1789 Matthews Ave
What is 1789 Matthews Ave assessed at?
$11,133,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1789 Matthews Ave built?
In 1918, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1986.
What is the zoning of 1789 Matthews Ave?
It is zoned FSD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1789 Matthews Ave?
It is in a First Shaughnessy district (FSD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1789 Matthews Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1789 Matthews Ave on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1789 Matthews Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1789 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 1789 Matthews Ave?
King Edward Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.
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