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1920 Charles St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 276 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on Charles St.

Assessed 2026

$2,564,000

Zoning

RT-5

Lot

≈ 276 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 1920 Charles St

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Zoned RT-5

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What the record says: Lot about 276 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,564,000, +104% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 1920 Charles St

Assessed at $2,564,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Charles St, above 90% of them. The lot is smaller than 84% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($3,500). School catchment: Nelson Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1920 Charles St

2026$2,564,000

Up 104% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Jul 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$3,500

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 276 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1920 Charles St

Elementary catchmentNelson Elementary

Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary

Lord Nelson Elementary393 m

Lord Nelson StrongStart Centre393 m

St Francis of Assisi462 m

Victoria Park164 m

Grandview Park398 m

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Transit near 1920 Charles St

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)1.2 km

Northbound Commercial Dr @ Charles St · 20, N20320 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ Grant St · 20, N20341 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ Kitchener St · 20, N20345 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 20, N20

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 49 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 1920 Charles St

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: 5 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Grandview-Woodland, the City issued 62 new-building permits and 59 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1920 Charles St

What is 1920 Charles St assessed at?

$2,564,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1920 Charles St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1920 Charles St?

It is zoned RT-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1920 Charles St?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1920 Charles St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1920 Charles St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1920 Charles St 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 1920 Charles St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2023: addition or alteration ($3,500). More

Which schools serve 1920 Charles St?

Elementary: Nelson Elementary. Secondary: Templeton Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1920 Charles St?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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