395 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1937 on a 383 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 68% of the buildings on W 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,777,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 383 m²
Built
1937
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What the records show for 395 W 21st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says
Lot about 383 m², 10.9 m wide and 35.1 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.
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If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1937: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,777,000, +14% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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18 new buildings and 9 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 21st Ave

Assessed at $2,777,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 66% of the houses on W 21st Ave. The land is 90% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2021: addition or alteration, single detached house ($300,000). School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 400 m away.

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Assessment history of 395 W 21st Ave

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2026$2,777,000
Up 14% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2021 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$300,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 383 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 395 W 21st Ave
Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Edith Cavell Elementary354 m
Simon Fraser Elementary631 m
General Wolfe Elementary729 m
Mount Pleasant Park670 m
Heather Park688 m

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Transit near 395 W 21st Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)400 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 22 Ave · 15, 33, N15213 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15220 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15222 m

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

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · English Yew, Magnolia ‘Galaxy’
Ground elevation≈ 64 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 204 m
SkyTrain guideway200 m

Crime near 395 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: 18 new-building permits and 9 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 395 W 21st Ave

What is 395 W 21st Ave assessed at?

$2,777,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 395 W 21st Ave built?

In 1937, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 395 W 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 395 W 21st 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 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 395 W 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 395 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 395 W 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2021: addition or alteration ($300,000). More

Which schools serve 395 W 21st 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 21st Ave?

King Edward Station is 400 m away in a straight line.

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