2938 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1925 on a 560 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Discovery St.
What the records show for 2938 Discovery St
Built 1925: ask about a buried oil tank
No building permits on record since 2017
Assessed at $3,063,000, +4% since 2021
Value is almost all land
Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
6 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m
Not on the Heritage Register
Outside the City floodplain
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About 2938 Discovery St
Assessed at $3,063,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). Assessed higher than 70% of the houses on Discovery St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in West Point Grey. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.
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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Transit near 2938 Discovery St
Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 14, 25, 33, N17
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Crime near 2938 Discovery St
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Crime near 2938 Discovery 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: 6 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 4293 W 13th Ave Aug 2026
- 3122 Courtenay St May 2025
- 4347 W 16th Ave Dec 2025
- 4317 W 13th Ave Dec 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In West Point Grey, the City issued 132 new-building permits and 67 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 2938 Discovery St
What is 2938 Discovery St assessed at?
$3,063,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 2938 Discovery St built?
In 1925, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.
What is the zoning of 2938 Discovery St?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 2938 Discovery St?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 2938 Discovery St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 2938 Discovery St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 2938 Discovery St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 2938 Discovery St?
Elementary: Queen Elizabeth Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2938 Discovery St?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 6.1 km away in a straight line.
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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 21, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary