3555 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1927 on a 361 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 80% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,800,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 361 m²
Built
1927
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What the records show for 3555 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 361 m², 9.7 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.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1927: ask about a buried oil tank

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,800,000, +20% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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19 new buildings and 12 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 3555 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $2,800,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 36% of the houses on W 20th Ave. The lot is smaller than 94% of the lots in Dunbar-Southlands. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2021: new building, laneway house ($192,468). School catchment: Kitchener Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3555 W 20th Ave

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2026$2,800,000
Up 20% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Nov 2021 · New building, laneway house$192,468
1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 361 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 3555 W 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentKitchener Elementary
Secondary catchmentByng Secondary
Lord Kitchener Elementary532 m
Carnarvon Community Elementary738 m
Lord Byng Secondary842 m
Quadra West Park314 m
Park Site on Blenheim332 m

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Transit near 3555 W 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.0 km
Southbound Dunbar St @ W 21 Ave · 25, 7211 m
Northbound Dunbar St @ W 22 Ave · 25, 7226 m
Northbound Dunbar St @ W 18 Ave · 25, 7246 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25, 33

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · October Glory Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 68 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadDunbar St, 127 m
Truck route127 m

Crime near 3555 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: 19 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 3555 W 20th Ave

What is 3555 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$2,800,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3555 W 20th Ave built?

In 1927, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 3555 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3555 W 20th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3555 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3555 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3555 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 3555 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2021: new building ($192,468). More

Which schools serve 3555 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 3555 W 20th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.0 km away in a straight line.

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