893 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1923 on a 559 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 74% of the buildings on E 21st Ave.

Typical unit, 2026
$617,552
Zoning
R1-1
Strata units
2
Built
1923
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What the records show for 893 E 21st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 559 m², 15.1 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
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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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Typical unit assessed at $617,552

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1923

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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 893 E 21st Ave

Units are assessed from $617,552 to $617,552; the typical unit is $617,552. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Dickens Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 893 E 21st Ave

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Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $617,552 to $617,552, typical unit $617,552.

2026$617,552

Permits on this building · 4 since 2017

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Apr 2025 · New building, multiple dwelling$1,400,000
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Schools and parks near 893 E 21st Ave
Elementary catchmentDickens Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Charles Dickens Annex319 m
Charles Dickens Elementary398 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary695 m
Glen Park365 m
Sunnyside Park489 m

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Transit near 893 E 21st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.6 km
Eastbound Kingsway @ St. Catherines St · 19, N19257 m
Westbound Kingsway @ Windsor St · 19, N19262 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 22 Ave · 8, N8303 m

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

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front5 · Vanessa Persian Ironwood, Akebono Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 48 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadKingsway, 250 m

Crime near 893 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.

New buildings nearby:

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 893 E 21st Ave

What are the units at 893 E 21st Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $617,552 to $617,552; the typical unit is $617,552.

When was 893 E 21st Ave built?

In 1923, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 893 E 21st Ave?

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

Is 893 E 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 893 E 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 893 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 893 E 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2025: new building ($1,400,000). More

Which schools serve 893 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 893 E 21st Ave?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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