103 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1939 on a 486 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$4,536,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 486 m²
Built
1939
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What the records show for 103 W 21st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 486 m², 14.0 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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Built 1939: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $4,536,000, +64% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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13 new buildings and 6 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 103 W 21st Ave

Assessed at $4,536,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 21st Ave, above 98% of them. The lot is larger than 78% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 660 m away.

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Assessment history of 103 W 21st Ave

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2026$4,536,000
Up 64% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

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Apr 2022 · New building, laneway house$219,000
3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 486 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 103 W 21st Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary558 m
Simon Fraser Elementary562 m
Edith Cavell Elementary707 m
Grimmett Park451 m
Mount Pleasant Park540 m

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Transit near 103 W 21st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)660 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25387 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25389 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25407 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Hedge Maple
Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 103 W 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: 13 new-building permits and 6 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 103 W 21st Ave

What is 103 W 21st Ave assessed at?

$4,536,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 103 W 21st Ave built?

In 1939, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 103 W 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 103 W 21st 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 103 W 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 103 W 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 103 W 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 103 W 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2022: new building ($219,000). More

Which schools serve 103 W 21st Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 103 W 21st Ave?

King Edward Station is 660 m away in a straight line.

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