523 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2012 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 95% of the buildings on E 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,554,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 373 m²
Built
2012
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What the records show for 523 E 21st 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 373 m², 10.0 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,554,000, +22% since 2021

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9 new buildings and 7 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 523 E 21st Ave

Assessed at $2,554,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 84% of the houses on E 21st Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2021: addition or alteration, single detached house with suite ($40,000). School catchment: Livingstone Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.6 km away.

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Assessment history of 523 E 21st Ave

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2026$2,554,000
Up 22% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2021 · Addition or alteration, single detached house with suite$40,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 373 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 523 E 21st Ave
Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary292 m
David Livingstone Elementary376 m
Charles Dickens Annex799 m
Prince Edward Park276 m
Price Park317 m

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Transit near 523 E 21st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.6 km
Southbound Fraser St @ E 21 Ave · 8, N8234 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 22 Ave · 8, N8265 m
Northbound Fraser St @ E 19 Ave · 8, N8289 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 47 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 238 m

Crime near 523 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: 9 new-building permits and 7 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 523 E 21st Ave

What is 523 E 21st Ave assessed at?

$2,554,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 523 E 21st Ave built?

In 2012, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 523 E 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 523 E 21st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 523 E 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 523 E 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 523 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 523 E 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2021: addition or alteration ($40,000). More

Which schools serve 523 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 523 E 21st Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.6 km away in a straight line.

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