169 E 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1980 on a 412 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 60% of the buildings on E 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,464,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 412 m²
Built
1980
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What the records show for 169 E 20th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 412 m², 9.8 m wide and 42.2 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.
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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,464,000, +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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17 new buildings and 12 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 169 E 20th Ave

Assessed at $2,464,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 64% of the houses on E 20th Ave. The land is 92% of the value. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.1 km away.

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Assessment history of 169 E 20th Ave

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2026$2,464,000
Up 21% 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≈ 412 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 169 E 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
David Livingstone Elementary380 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary630 m
Simon Fraser Elementary651 m
Grimmett Park110 m
Price Park355 m

How catchments work

Transit near 169 E 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.1 km
Southbound Main St @ E 20 Ave · 390 m
Northbound Main St @ E 20 Ave · 392 m
Southbound Main St @ E 18 Ave · 3169 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Sycamore Maple
Ground elevation≈ 61 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 77 m
Truck route77 m

Crime near 169 E 20th 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: 17 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 169 E 20th Ave

What is 169 E 20th Ave assessed at?

$2,464,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 169 E 20th Ave built?

In 1980, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 169 E 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 169 E 20th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 169 E 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 169 E 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 169 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 169 E 20th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 169 E 20th Ave?

Elementary: Wolfe Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 169 E 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.

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