2778 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1994 on a 335 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 65% of the buildings on E 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$1,755,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 335 m²
Built
1994
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What the records show for 2778 E 21st Ave

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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What the record says
City licences: 224 active short-term rental licences in Renfrew-Collingwood in 2026. The City does not publish their addresses.
What it means
In Vancouver you can rent short term (Airbnb and the like) only the home you live in, with a City licence; a strata can ban it entirely. Do not count on short-term rental income from a second home.
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If rental income matters, read the City’s short-term rental rules and ask about the rules for secondary suites.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,755,000, +24% since 2021

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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 2778 E 21st Ave

Assessed at $1,755,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 52% of the houses on E 21st Ave. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is smaller than 76% of the lots in Renfrew-Collingwood. School catchment: Nootka Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 670 m away.

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Assessment history of 2778 E 21st Ave

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2026$1,755,000
Up 24% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 335 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 2778 E 21st Ave

Elementary catchmentNootka Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC133 m
Lord Beaconsfield Elementary371 m
Nootka Community Elementary438 m
Renfrew Community Park368 m
Renfrew Ravine Park524 m

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Transit near 2778 E 21st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)670 m
Eastbound E 22 Ave @ Slocan St · 25121 m
Westbound E 22 Ave @ Slocan St · 25214 m
Southbound Renfrew St @ E 20 Ave · 16258 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 16, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Night Purple Leaf Plum
Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadSlocan St, 148 m

Crime near 2778 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: 7 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

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 2778 E 21st Ave

What is 2778 E 21st Ave assessed at?

$1,755,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2778 E 21st Ave built?

In 1994, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 2778 E 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 2778 E 21st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2778 E 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2778 E 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2778 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 2778 E 21st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 2778 E 21st Ave?

Elementary: Nootka Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2778 E 21st Ave?

Nanaimo Station is 670 m away in a straight line.

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