478 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1951 on a 467 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on E 21st Ave.

Typical unit, 2026
$2,563,000
Zoning
R1-1
Strata units
2
Built
1951
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What the records show for 478 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 467 m², 12.6 m wide and 37.2 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.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $2,563,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1951

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10 new buildings and 8 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 478 E 21st Ave

Units are assessed from $2,563,000 to $2,563,000; the typical unit is $2,563,000. Rebuilt after a 2023 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 478 E 21st Ave

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Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $2,563,000 to $2,563,000, typical unit $2,563,000.

2026$2,563,000

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

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Apr 2023 · Demolition, single detached house$15,000
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Schools and parks near 478 E 21st Ave
Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary223 m
David Livingstone Elementary256 m
Charles Dickens Annex895 m
Prince Edward Park161 m
Price Park201 m

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Transit near 478 E 21st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.5 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 21 Ave · 8, N8336 m
Westbound King Edward Ave @ St. George St · 25343 m
Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Prince Edward St · 25353 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Cherry, Plum Or Peach Species, Chanticleer Pear
Ground elevation≈ 49 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 478 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: 10 new-building permits and 8 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 478 E 21st Ave

What are the units at 478 E 21st Ave assessed at?

Units are assessed from $2,563,000 to $2,563,000; the typical unit is $2,563,000.

When was 478 E 21st Ave built?

In 1951, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 478 E 21st Ave?

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

Is 478 E 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 478 E 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 478 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 478 E 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2023: demolition ($15,000). More

Which schools serve 478 E 21st 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 478 E 21st Ave?

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

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