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96 W 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1938 on a 342 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 55% of the buildings on W 21st Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,052,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 342 m²

Built

1938

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What the records show for 96 W 21st Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 342 m², 9.2 m wide and 37.2 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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Built 1938: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,052,000, +13% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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14 new buildings and 7 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 96 W 21st Ave

Assessed at $3,052,000 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). Assessed higher than 76% of the houses on W 21st Ave. The lot is smaller than 72% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2017: new building, laneway house ($187,000). School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 660 m away.

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Assessment history of 96 W 21st Ave

2026$3,052,000

Up 13% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2017 · New building, laneway house$187,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 342 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 96 W 21st Ave

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

General Wolfe Elementary495 m

Simon Fraser Elementary622 m

David Livingstone Elementary670 m

Grimmett Park453 m

Mount Pleasant Park595 m

How catchments work

Transit near 96 W 21st Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)660 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25322 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 25351 m

Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25367 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front3 · Bloodgood Japanese Maple, Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 68 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 96 W 21st Ave

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 14 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

8 W 21st Ave Nov 2024
185 W 23rd Ave Oct 2026
107 W 19th Ave Oct 2026
28 W 21st Ave Dec 2025

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 96 W 21st Ave

What is 96 W 21st Ave assessed at?

$3,052,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 96 W 21st Ave built?

In 1938, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2002.

What is the zoning of 96 W 21st Ave?

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

What can be built at 96 W 21st Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 96 W 21st Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 96 W 21st Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 96 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 96 W 21st Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2017: new building ($187,000). More

Which schools serve 96 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 96 W 21st Ave?

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

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