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2438 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 346 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on E 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,673,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 346 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 2438 E 21st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 346 m², 10.3 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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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,673,000, +21% 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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13 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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About 2438 E 21st Ave

Assessed at $1,673,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 43% of the houses on E 21st Ave. The land is 92% of the value. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 330 m away.

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Assessment history of 2438 E 21st Ave

2026$1,673,000

Up 21% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 346 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2438 E 21st Ave

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary232 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC541 m

Gladstone Secondary599 m

Beaconsfield Park566 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park692 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2438 E 21st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)330 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 769 m

Eastbound E 22 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 2589 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 7114 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pink Kousa Dogwood

Ground elevation≈ 50 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 72 m

SkyTrain guideway293 m

Truck route72 m

Crime near 2438 E 21st 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: 13 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 21st Ave

What is 2438 E 21st Ave assessed at?

$1,673,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2438 E 21st Ave built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.

What is the zoning of 2438 E 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 2438 E 21st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2438 E 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2438 E 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2438 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. More

What building permits has 2438 E 21st Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 2438 E 21st 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 21st Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 330 m away in a straight line.

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