296 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1939 on a 351 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 53% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,406,400
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 351 m²
Built
1939
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What the records show for 296 W 20th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1939.
What it means
Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
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Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1939: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,406,400, +11% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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23 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 296 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $2,406,400 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on W 20th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 490 m away.

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Assessment history of 296 W 20th Ave

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2026$2,406,400
Up 11% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

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

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 351 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 296 W 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Edith Cavell Elementary439 m
Simon Fraser Elementary556 m
General Wolfe Elementary705 m
Mount Pleasant Park585 m
Grimmett Park685 m

How catchments work

Transit near 296 W 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)490 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15293 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15304 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 22 Ave · 15, 33, N15313 m

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

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Sycamore Maple
Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 294 m
SkyTrain guideway291 m

Crime near 296 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: 23 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 296 W 20th Ave

What is 296 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$2,406,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 296 W 20th Ave built?

In 1939, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1955.

What is the zoning of 296 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 296 W 20th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 296 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 296 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 296 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 296 W 20th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 296 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 296 W 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 490 m away in a straight line.

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