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1440 E 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1952 on a 733 m² RT-10 lot with a rear lane. Older than 71% of the buildings on E 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,210,000

Zoning

RT-10

Lot

≈ 733 m²

Built

1952

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What the records show for 1440 E 20th Ave

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Zoned RT-10

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What the record says: Lot about 733 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-10 (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 1952: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,210,000, +15% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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 1440 E 20th Ave

Assessed at $3,210,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 20th Ave, above 99% of them. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2017: addition or alteration, single detached house ($45,000). School catchment: Selkirk Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1440 E 20th Ave

2026$3,210,000

Up 15% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2017 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$45,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 733 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1440 E 20th Ave

Elementary catchmentSelkirk Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Tyee Elementary158 m

St Joseph's462 m

Lord Selkirk Elementary508 m

Sunnyside Park524 m

Kingcrest Park533 m

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Transit near 1440 E 20th Ave

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

Northbound Knight St @ E 20 Ave · 2283 m

Southbound Knight St @ E 19 Ave · 22141 m

Northbound Knight St @ E 19 Ave · 22187 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, 22, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Mazzard Cherry

Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadKnight St, 92 m

Truck route92 m

Crime near 1440 E 20th 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: 3 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1247 Kingsway Apr 2025
1417 E 20th Ave Jul 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1440 E 20th Ave

What is 1440 E 20th Ave assessed at?

$3,210,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1440 E 20th Ave built?

In 1952, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 1440 E 20th Ave?

It is zoned RT-10 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1440 E 20th Ave?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-10). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1440 E 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1440 E 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1440 E 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 1440 E 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2017: addition or alteration ($45,000). More

Which schools serve 1440 E 20th Ave?

Elementary: Selkirk Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1440 E 20th Ave?

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

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