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2121 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1920 on a 389 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 96% of the buildings on E Broadway.

Assessed 2026

$1,916,700

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 389 m²

Built

1920

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What the records show for 2121 E Broadway

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1920.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1920: ask about a buried oil tank

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Assessed at $1,916,700, +25% since 2021

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14 new buildings and 18 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (E Broadway)

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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 2121 E Broadway

Assessed at $1,916,700 for 2026 (+2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 65% of the houses on E Broadway. The lot is larger than 72% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2024: addition or alteration, neighbourhood grocery store ($1,100). School catchment: Secord Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 540 m away.

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Assessment history of 2121 E Broadway

2026$1,916,700

Up 25% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2024 · Addition or alteration, neighbourhood grocery store$1,100

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 389 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2121 E Broadway

Elementary catchmentSecord Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Laura Secord Elementary127 m

Queen Victoria Annex626 m

Vancouver Technical Secondary760 m

McSpadden Park531 m

Garden Park643 m

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Transit near 2121 E Broadway

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)540 m

Eastbound E Broadway @ Lakewood Dr · 9, N949 m

Westbound E Broadway @ Lakewood Dr · 9, N977 m

Eastbound E Broadway @ Victoria Dr · 9, N9295 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 9, 99, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE Broadway, 37 m

SkyTrain guideway238 m

Railway line247 m

Truck route37 m

Crime near 2121 E Broadway

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: 14 new-building permits and 18 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

2465 Semlin Dr Dec 2025
2055 E Broadway Jun 2025
2124 E 8th Ave Mar 2025
2286 E Broadway Jan 2026

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 2121 E Broadway

What is 2121 E Broadway assessed at?

$1,916,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2121 E Broadway built?

In 1920, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2121 E Broadway?

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

What can be built at 2121 E Broadway?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2121 E Broadway in a floodplain?

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

Is 2121 E Broadway on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2121 E Broadway 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 2121 E Broadway had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2024: addition or alteration ($1,100). More

Which schools serve 2121 E Broadway?

Elementary: Secord Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2121 E Broadway?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 540 m away in a straight line.

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