888 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1921 on a 558 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 76% of the buildings on E 21st Ave.

Typical unit, 2026
$2,245,000
Zoning
R1-1
Strata units
2
Built
1921
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What the records show for 888 E 21st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 558 m², 15.1 m wide and 37.1 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $2,245,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1921

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12 new buildings and 8 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 888 E 21st Ave

Units are assessed from $2,245,000 to $2,245,000; the typical unit is $2,245,000. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.7 km away.

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Assessment history of 888 E 21st Ave

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Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $2,245,000 to $2,245,000, typical unit $2,245,000.

2026$2,245,000
20242026

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

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Mar 2022 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000
2 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 888 E 21st Ave

Elementary catchmentDickens Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Charles Dickens Annex294 m
Charles Dickens Elementary459 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary657 m
Glen Park329 m
Sunnyside Park544 m

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Transit near 888 E 21st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.7 km
Northbound Fraser St @ E 22 Ave · 8, N8273 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 21 Ave · 8, N8290 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ St. Catherines St · 19, N19323 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 19, 25, N19, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 280 m

Crime near 888 E 21st 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: 12 new-building permits and 8 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 888 E 21st Ave

What are the units at 888 E 21st Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $2,245,000 to $2,245,000; the typical unit is $2,245,000.

When was 888 E 21st Ave built?

In 1921, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 888 E 21st Ave?

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

Is 888 E 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 888 E 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 888 E 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 888 E 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2022: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 888 E 21st 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 888 E 21st Ave?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.

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