137 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2009 on a 352 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 90% of the buildings on W 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,072,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 352 m²
Built
2009
1 to check5 notes3 clear
Unlock full report · $20See a sample report

What the records show for 137 W 21st Ave

Note

17 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

Free preview
What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 317 W 20TH AVENUE, $1,500,000.
What it means
The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
What to do
Visit on a weekday and ask about timelines for the largest projects.

The full report explains every finding like this one.

Check

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

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

 Unlock full report · $20See a sample report
Note

1 permit on this lot since 2017

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

 Unlock full report · $20See a sample report
Note

A permit is filed under another civic number

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

 Unlock full report · $20See a sample report
Note

Assessed at $3,072,000, +14% since 2021

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

 Unlock full report · $20See a sample report
Note

Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

 Unlock full report · $20See a sample report
Clear

Not on the Heritage Register

Clear

Outside the City floodplain

Clear

Separated storm and sanitary sewers

Part of a full report: what each record says, what it means and what to do

What the full report adds to each finding

  • What the record says, with its date and number
  • What it means for a buyer
  • What to ask the seller and your realtor
  • The source of every line
See a sample report

Street view

About 137 W 21st Ave

Assessed at $3,072,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 78% of the houses on W 21st Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2017: new building, laneway house ($143,750). School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 610 m away.

Read every record and what to do next
Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.
 Unlock full report for $20 CADSee a sample report

Assessment history of 137 W 21st Ave

Unlock
2026$3,072,000
Up 14% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Nov 2017 · New building, laneway house$143,750

The lot and zoning

Unlock
Area≈ 352 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 137 W 21st Ave
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Simon Fraser Elementary558 m
General Wolfe Elementary575 m
Edith Cavell Elementary648 m
Grimmett Park505 m
Mount Pleasant Park548 m

How catchments work

Transit near 137 W 21st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)610 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25373 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25381 m
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25415 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 25

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
SkyTrain guideway496 m

Crime near 137 W 21st Ave

Unlock

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Unlock

Within 300 m in the last two years: 17 new-building permits and 8 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 137 W 21st Ave

What is 137 W 21st Ave assessed at?

$3,072,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 137 W 21st Ave built?

In 2009, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 137 W 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 137 W 21st 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 137 W 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 137 W 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 137 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 137 W 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2017: new building ($143,750). More

Which schools serve 137 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 137 W 21st Ave?

King Edward Station is 610 m away in a straight line.

Compare 137 W 21st Ave with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change

Other addresses on W 21st Ave

Full reportEvery record explained · PDF
 Unlock $20

Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary