3539 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1925 on a 560 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 89% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$5,033,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 560 m²
Built
1925
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What the records show for 3539 W 20th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 560 m², 15.1 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Built 1925: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $5,033,000, +72% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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18 new buildings and 11 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 3539 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $5,033,000 for 2026 (+43% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 20th Ave, above 98% of them. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Kitchener Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3539 W 20th Ave

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2026$5,033,000
Up 72% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

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Jul 2024 · New building, laneway house$223,750
3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 560 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3539 W 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentKitchener Elementary
Secondary catchmentByng Secondary
Lord Kitchener Elementary518 m
Carnarvon Community Elementary716 m
Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary864 m
Quadra West Park304 m
Park Site on Blenheim310 m

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Transit near 3539 W 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)4.9 km
Southbound Dunbar St @ W 21 Ave · 25, 7224 m
Northbound Dunbar St @ W 22 Ave · 25, 7236 m
Northbound Dunbar St @ W 18 Ave · 25, 7262 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25, 33

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadDunbar St, 151 m

Crime near 3539 W 20th 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: 18 new-building permits and 11 demolition permits.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Dunbar-Southlands, the City issued 199 new-building permits and 126 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3539 W 20th Ave

What is 3539 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$5,033,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3539 W 20th Ave built?

In 1925, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1967.

What is the zoning of 3539 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3539 W 20th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 3539 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3539 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3539 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 3539 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2024: new building ($223,750). More

Which schools serve 3539 W 20th Ave?

Elementary: Kitchener Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3539 W 20th Ave?

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

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