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2438 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1996 on a 588 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 65% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,781,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 588 m²

Built

1996

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What the records show for 2438 W 20th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 588 m², 15.8 m wide and 37.2 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,781,000, +1% since 2021

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13 new buildings and 7 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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About 2438 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $3,781,000 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 77% of the houses on W 20th Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2019: new building, laneway house ($225,000). School catchment: Trafalgar Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2438 W 20th Ave

2026$3,781,000

Up 1% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2019 · New building, laneway house$225,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 588 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2438 W 20th Ave

Elementary catchmentTrafalgar Elementary

Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary

Trafalgar Elementary509 m

York House Little School723 m

Carnarvon Community Elementary928 m

Trafalgar Park419 m

Arbutus Village Park660 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2438 W 20th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)3.4 km

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Vine St · 33420 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Trafalgar St · 33427 m

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Vine St · 33439 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Autumn Applause Ash, Autumn Flame Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 26 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 2438 W 20th Ave

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 13 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Arbutus Ridge, the City issued 119 new-building permits and 70 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2438 W 20th Ave

What is 2438 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$3,781,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2438 W 20th Ave built?

In 1996, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2438 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2438 W 20th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2438 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2438 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2438 W 20th 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 2438 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2019: new building ($225,000). More

Which schools serve 2438 W 20th Ave?

Elementary: Trafalgar Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2438 W 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 3.4 km away in a straight line.

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