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2438 E 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 3-unit strata building, built 1921 on a 341 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 96% of the buildings on E 20th Ave.

Typical unit, 2026

$2,116,000

Zoning

R1-1

Strata units

3

Built

1921

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What the records show for 2438 E 20th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 341 m², 10.3 m wide and 33.6 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.
What to do: 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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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Typical unit assessed at $2,116,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 3 units, built 1921

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15 new buildings and 9 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 2438 E 20th Ave

Units are assessed from $2,116,000 to $2,116,000; the typical unit is $2,116,000. Rebuilt after a 2025 demolition. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 420 m away.

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Assessment history of 2438 E 20th Ave

Whole building, 3 units: units are assessed from $2,116,000 to $2,116,000, typical unit $2,116,000.

2026$0

Permits on this building · 4 since 2017

Aug 2025 · New building, multiple dwelling$250,000

3 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 2438 E 20th Ave

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary223 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC539 m

Gladstone Secondary658 m

Beaconsfield Park500 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park623 m

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Transit near 2438 E 20th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)420 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 773 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 781 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 7131 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Hedge Maple

Ground elevation≈ 41 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 62 m

SkyTrain guideway363 m

Truck route62 m

Crime near 2438 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: 15 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Renfrew-Collingwood, the City issued 179 new-building permits and 105 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2438 E 20th Ave

What are the units at 2438 E 20th Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $2,116,000 to $2,116,000; the typical unit is $2,116,000.

When was 2438 E 20th Ave built?

In 1921, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 2438 E 20th Ave?

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

Is 2438 E 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2438 E 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2438 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 2438 E 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2025: new building ($250,000). More

Which schools serve 2438 E 20th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2438 E 20th Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 420 m away in a straight line.

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