242 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2002 on a 528 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 81% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$4,077,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 528 m²
Built
2002
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What the records show for 242 W 20th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 528 m², 15.1 m wide and 35.0 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $4,077,000, +7% since 2021

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24 new buildings and 12 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 242 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $4,077,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 20th Ave, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 83% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2017: addition or alteration, single detached house ($130,000). School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 520 m away.

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Assessment history of 242 W 20th Ave

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2026$4,077,000
Up 7% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Mar 2017 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$130,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 528 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 242 W 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Edith Cavell Elementary487 m
Simon Fraser Elementary540 m
General Wolfe Elementary679 m
Mount Pleasant Park561 m
Grimmett Park638 m

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Transit near 242 W 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)520 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15340 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15352 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 22 Ave · 15, 33, N15357 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 25, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 64 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
SkyTrain guideway339 m

Crime near 242 W 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: 24 new-building permits and 12 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 242 W 20th Ave

What is 242 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$4,077,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 242 W 20th Ave built?

In 2002, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2012.

What is the zoning of 242 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 242 W 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 242 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 242 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 242 W 20th 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 242 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2017: addition or alteration ($130,000). More

Which schools serve 242 W 20th Ave?

Elementary: Cavell Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 242 W 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 520 m away in a straight line.

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