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627 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1909 on a 282 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 90% of the buildings on E 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,365,700

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 282 m²

Built

1909

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What the records show for 627 E 21st Ave

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R1-1 lot below the multiplex minimums

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What the record says: Lot about 282 m², 7.6 m wide and 37.3 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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Built 1909: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,365,700, −5% 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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11 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 627 E 21st Ave

Assessed at $1,365,700 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 21st Ave. The land is 98% 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 1.8 km away.

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Assessment history of 627 E 21st Ave

2026$1,365,700

Down 5% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 282 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 627 E 21st Ave

Elementary catchmentLivingstone Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

Sir Charles Tupper Secondary370 m

David Livingstone Elementary510 m

Charles Dickens Annex659 m

Prince Edward Park420 m

Price Park460 m

How catchments work

Transit near 627 E 21st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.8 km

Southbound Fraser St @ E 21 Ave · 8, N8100 m

Northbound Fraser St @ E 22 Ave · 8, N8139 m

Northbound Fraser St @ E 19 Ave · 8, N8182 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 25, N8

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Pissard Plum

Ground elevation≈ 50 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadFraser St, 91 m

Truck route91 m

Crime near 627 E 21st Ave

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 11 new-building permits and 7 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 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 627 E 21st Ave

What is 627 E 21st Ave assessed at?

$1,365,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 627 E 21st Ave built?

In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 627 E 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 627 E 21st 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 627 E 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 627 E 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 627 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 627 E 21st Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 627 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 627 E 21st Ave?

VCC-Clark Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.

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