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8138 Buscombe St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1956 on a 305 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 76% of the buildings in Sunset.
Assessed 2026
$1,333,600
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 305 m²
Built
1956
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What the records show for 8138 Buscombe St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums
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Assessed at $1,333,600, +23% 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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Railway line about 189 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 8138 Buscombe St
Assessed at $1,333,600 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses in Sunset. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 96% of the lots in Sunset. School catchment: Trudeau Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 1.6 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
UnlockSchools and parks near 8138 Buscombe St
Elementary catchmentTrudeau Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary344 m
Walter Moberly Elementary924 m
Walter Moberly StrongStart Centre924 m
George Park125 m
Moberly Park779 m
Transit near 8138 Buscombe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)1.6 km
Westbound SE Marine Dr @ Poplar St · 100, N20, N8115 m
Eastbound SE Marine Dr @ St. George St · 100, N20, N8131 m
Westbound SE Marine Dr @ Poplar St · 8, N20, N8169 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 80, 100, N20, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 12 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadSe Marine Dr, 62 m
Railway line189 m
Truck route62 m
Crime near 8138 Buscombe St
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Crime near 8138 Buscombe St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 5 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 436 E 64th Ave Aug 2026
- 624 E 65th Ave Jun 2025
- 8138 Prince Edward St Jun 2025
- 679 E 65th Ave Jan 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Sunset, the City issued 145 new-building permits and 81 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 8138 Buscombe St
What is 8138 Buscombe St assessed at?
$1,333,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 8138 Buscombe St built?
In 1956, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 8138 Buscombe St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 8138 Buscombe St?
The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 8138 Buscombe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 8138 Buscombe St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 8138 Buscombe St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 8138 Buscombe St?
Elementary: Trudeau Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 8138 Buscombe St?
Marine Drive Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.
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