996 E 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1923 on a 560 m² RT-10 lot with a rear lane. Older than 83% of the buildings on E 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,161,400
Zoning
RT-10
Lot
≈ 560 m²
Built
1923
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What the records show for 996 E 20th Ave

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Zoned RT-10

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Lot about 560 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-10 (RT).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Built 1923: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,161,400, +14% 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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10 new buildings and 6 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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About 996 E 20th Ave

Assessed at $2,161,400 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 69% of the houses on E 20th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 93% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2019: addition or alteration, single detached house ($9,000). School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 996 E 20th Ave

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2026$2,161,400
Up 14% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2019 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$9,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 560 m²
ZoningRT-10
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 996 E 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentDickens Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Charles Dickens Annex271 m
Charles Dickens Elementary287 m
Tyee Elementary749 m
Glen Park336 m
Sunnyside Park359 m

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Transit near 996 E 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.5 km
Westbound Kingsway @ Windsor St · 19, N19183 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Glen Dr · 19, N19193 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ St. Catherines St · 19, N19221 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 19, N19

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Night Purple Leaf Plum, Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn
Ground elevation≈ 47 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 135 m
Truck route135 m

Crime near 996 E 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: 10 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

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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 996 E 20th Ave

What is 996 E 20th Ave assessed at?

$2,161,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 996 E 20th Ave built?

In 1923, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 996 E 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 996 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 996 E 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 996 E 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 996 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 996 E 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2019: addition or alteration ($9,000). More

Which schools serve 996 E 20th Ave?

Elementary: Dickens Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 996 E 20th Ave?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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