395 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1930 on a 462 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,292,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 462 m²
Built
1930
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What the records show for 395 W 20th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 462 m², 11.0 m wide and 42.2 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.
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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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1930: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2024 after a demolition

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,292,000, +28% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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20 new buildings and 10 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 395 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $3,292,000 for 2026 (+2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 71% of the houses on W 20th Ave. The land is 85% of the value. The lot is larger than 75% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2023 demolition. School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 490 m away.

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Assessment history of 395 W 20th Ave

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2026$3,292,000
Up 28% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

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Nov 2024 · New building, laneway house$600,000
4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 462 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 395 W 20th Ave

Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Edith Cavell Elementary350 m
Simon Fraser Elementary542 m
Blessed Sacrament School767 m
Mount Pleasant Park591 m
Heather Park655 m

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Transit near 395 W 20th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)490 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15195 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15219 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33261 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front7 · Western Red Cedar, Sycamore Maple
Ground elevation≈ 63 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 204 m
SkyTrain guideway200 m

Crime near 395 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: 20 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

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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 395 W 20th Ave

What is 395 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$3,292,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 395 W 20th Ave built?

In 1930, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 395 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 395 W 20th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 395 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 395 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 395 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 395 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2024: new building ($600,000). More

Which schools serve 395 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 395 W 20th Ave?

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

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