3838 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2021 on a 533 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The newest building on W 2nd Ave.

Assessed 2026
$5,327,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 533 m²
Built
2021
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What the records show for 3838 W 2nd Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 533 m², 14.9 m wide and 36.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do
If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Rebuilt in 2021 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $5,327,000, +48% since 2021

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9 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 3838 W 2nd Ave

Assessed at $5,327,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on W 2nd Ave. Rebuilt after a 2021 demolition. School catchment: Bayview Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3838 W 2nd Ave

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2026$5,327,000
Up 48% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Jan 2021 · New building, single detached house$1,003,750
2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 533 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3838 W 2nd Ave
Elementary catchmentBayview Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Bayview Community Elementary614 m
Pacific Spirit School756 m
Family Montessori School756 m
Hastings Mill Park318 m
Jericho Beach Park658 m

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Transit near 3838 W 2nd Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.9 km
Eastbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 4221 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Alma St · 4, 44, 84237 m
Westbound W 4th Ave @ Wallace St · 4239 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 44, 84

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Snowcone Japanese Snowbell, Japanese Flowering Crabapple
Ground elevation≈ 7 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 4th Ave, 171 m

Crime near 3838 W 2nd Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 9 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West Point Grey, the City issued 132 new-building permits and 66 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3838 W 2nd Ave

What is 3838 W 2nd Ave assessed at?

$5,327,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3838 W 2nd Ave built?

In 2021, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3838 W 2nd Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 3838 W 2nd Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3838 W 2nd Ave in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 3838 W 2nd Ave on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 3838 W 2nd Ave be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 3838 W 2nd Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2021: new building ($1,003,750). More

Which schools serve 3838 W 2nd Ave?

Elementary: Bayview Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3838 W 2nd Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 4.9 km away in a straight line.

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