Vancouver Dossier

3975 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1970 on a 475 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 56% of the buildings on W 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,682,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 475 m²

Built

1970

1 to check6 notes2 clear

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

What the records show for 3975 W 21st Ave

Note

R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

Free preview

What the record says: Lot about 475 m², 12.8 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.

The full report explains every finding like this one.

Check

5 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Assessed at $3,682,000, +39% since 2021

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

20 new buildings and 13 demolitions within 300 m

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Clear

Not on the Heritage Register

Clear

Outside the City floodplain

Part of a full report: what each record says, what it means and what to do

What the full report adds to each finding

What the record says, with its date and number
What it means for a buyer
What to ask the seller and your realtor
The source of every line

See a sample report

Street view

About 3975 W 21st Ave

Assessed at $3,682,000 for 2026 (+21% on 2025). Assessed higher than 82% of the houses on W 21st Ave. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

Read every record and what to do next

Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.

Unlock full report for $20 CAD See a sample report

Assessment history of 3975 W 21st Ave

2026$3,682,000

Up 39% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

Nov 2024 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000

4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 475 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3975 W 21st Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Queen Elizabeth Annex586 m

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary613 m

Lord Byng Secondary613 m

Chaldecott Park554 m

Camosun725 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3975 W 21st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.6 km

Eastbound W 16 Ave @ Crown St · 25, 33430 m

Westbound W 16 Ave @ Wallace St · 25, 33465 m

Southbound Dunbar St @ W 21 Ave · 25, 7549 m

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 86 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 3975 W 21st 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: 20 new-building permits and 13 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 3975 W 21st Ave

What is 3975 W 21st Ave assessed at?

$3,682,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3975 W 21st Ave built?

In 1970, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3975 W 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 3975 W 21st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3975 W 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3975 W 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3975 W 21st 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 3975 W 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2024: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 3975 W 21st Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3975 W 21st Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.6 km away in a straight line.

Compare 3975 W 21st Ave with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change

Other addresses on W 21st Ave

Full reportEvery record explained · PDF

Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary