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656 E 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1909 on a 281 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 83% of the buildings on E 20th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$1,564,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 281 m²
Built
1909
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What the records show for 656 E 20th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums
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Assessed at $1,564,000, +10% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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10 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 656 E 20th Ave
Assessed at $1,564,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 20th Ave. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Riley Park. School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.7 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 656 E 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary417 m
David Livingstone Elementary547 m
Charles Dickens Annex652 m
Prince Edward Park450 m
Price Park491 m
Transit near 656 E 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.7 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 21 Ave · 8, N8117 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 19 Ave · 8, N8133 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 22 Ave · 8, N8159 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Fernleaf Beech
Ground elevation≈ 47 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 69 m
Truck route69 m
Crime near 656 E 20th Ave
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Crime near 656 E 20th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 10 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 683 E 18th Ave Jun 2025
- 766 E 21st Ave Jul 2026
- 676 E 22nd Ave Jan 2025
- 631 E 21st Ave Mar 2025
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 656 E 20th Ave
What is 656 E 20th Ave assessed at?
$1,564,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 656 E 20th Ave built?
In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.
What is the zoning of 656 E 20th Ave?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 656 E 20th Ave?
The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 656 E 20th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 656 E 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 656 E 20th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 656 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 656 E 20th Ave?
VCC-Clark Station is 1.7 km away in a straight line.
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