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2597 E 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1946 on a 569 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 88% of the buildings on E 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,326,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 569 m²

Built

1946

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What the records show for 2597 E 20th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)

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What the record says: Lot about 569 m², 17.0 m wide and 33.7 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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Built 1946: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,326,000, +111% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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7 new buildings and 3 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 2597 E 20th Ave

Assessed at $3,326,000 for 2026 (+39% on 2025). The highest assessed house on E 20th Ave. The lot is larger than 92% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 540 m away.

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Assessment history of 2597 E 20th Ave

2026$3,326,000

Up 111% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Jun 2024 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,300,000

3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 569 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2597 E 20th Ave

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary58 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC304 m

Westside Montessori Academy501 m

Beaconsfield Park334 m

Renfrew Community Park700 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2597 E 20th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)540 m

Westbound E 22 Ave @ Slocan St · 25251 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 7288 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 7317 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front4 · Japanese Flowering Crabapple, Black Locust

Ground elevation≈ 53 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 299 m

Crime near 2597 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: 7 new-building permits and 3 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 2597 E 20th Ave

What is 2597 E 20th Ave assessed at?

$3,326,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2597 E 20th Ave built?

In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1952.

What is the zoning of 2597 E 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 2597 E 20th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2597 E 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2597 E 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2597 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 2597 E 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2024: new building ($1,300,000). More

Which schools serve 2597 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 2597 E 20th Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 540 m away in a straight line.

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