438 E 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1954 on a 558 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,069,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 558 m²
Built
1954
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About 438 E 20th Ave

Assessed at $3,069,000 for 2026 (+25% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 20th Ave, above 93% of them. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.5 km away.

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Assessment history of 438 E 20th Ave

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2026$3,069,000
Up 53% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Aug 2024 · New building, single detached house$3,556,616
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 558 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 438 E 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
David Livingstone Elementary280 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary320 m
Florence Nightingale Elementary837 m
Prince Edward Park157 m
Price Park196 m

How catchments work

Transit near 438 E 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.5 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 21 Ave · 8, N8393 m
Northbound Main St @ E 20 Ave · 3397 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 19 Ave · 8, N8409 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, N8

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Hedge Maple
Ground elevation≈ 53 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 438 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: 6 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 144 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 438 E 20th Ave

What is 438 E 20th Ave assessed at?

$3,069,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 438 E 20th Ave built?

In 1954, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 438 E 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 438 E 20th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 438 E 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 438 E 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 438 E 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: new building ($3,556,616). More

Which schools serve 438 E 20th Ave?

Elementary: Livingstone Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 438 E 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.

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