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388 E 53rd Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 2004 on a 368 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 80% of the buildings on E 53rd Ave.
Assessed 2026
$2,112,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 368 m²
Built
2004
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What the records show for 388 E 53rd Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Assessed at $2,112,000, +25% since 2021
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11 new buildings and 13 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 388 E 53rd Ave
Assessed at $2,112,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 46% of the houses on E 53rd Ave. School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.4 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 388 E 53rd Ave
Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
John Henderson Elementary254 m
St Andrew's654 m
John Henderson StrongStart Centre756 m
Sunset Park155 m
Transit near 388 E 53rd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.4 km
Northbound Main St @ 54 Ave · 3235 m
Southbound Main St @ E 54 Ave · 3272 m
Northbound Main St @ E 51 Ave · 3325 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Japanese Snowbell
Ground elevation≈ 56 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 243 m
Crime near 388 E 53rd Ave
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Crime near 388 E 53rd Ave
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: 11 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 365 E 54th Ave Nov 2025
- 6933 Prince Edward St Mar 2025
- 319 E 55th Ave Mar 2026
- 472 E 54th Ave Jun 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 388 E 53rd Ave
What is 388 E 53rd Ave assessed at?
$2,112,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 388 E 53rd Ave built?
In 2004, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 388 E 53rd Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 388 E 53rd Ave?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 388 E 53rd Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 388 E 53rd Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 388 E 53rd Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 388 E 53rd Ave?
Elementary: Henderson Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 388 E 53rd Ave?
Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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