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571 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1911 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 92% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,048,800

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1911

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What the records show for 571 W 20th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1911.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 5 in the last 3 years

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

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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $3,048,800, +40% since 2021

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14 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

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SkyTrain guideway about 132 m away

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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 571 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $3,048,800 for 2026 (+11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 59% of the houses on W 20th Ave. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 500 m away.

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Assessment history of 571 W 20th Ave

2026$3,048,800

Up 40% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

Mar 2025 · New building, laneway house$300,000

4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 373 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 571 W 20th Ave

Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Edith Cavell Elementary74 m

Blessed Sacrament School560 m

Simon Fraser Elementary754 m

Heather Park328 m

Douglas Park398 m

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Transit near 571 W 20th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)500 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15141 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15146 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33170 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 59 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 129 m

SkyTrain guideway132 m

Truck route129 m

Crime near 571 W 20th 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 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

475 W 20th Ave Feb 2025
558 W 17th Ave Jan 2026
572 W 22nd Ave May 2026
470 W 20th Ave Jul 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In South Cambie, the City issued 46 new-building permits and 49 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 571 W 20th Ave

What is 571 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$3,048,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 571 W 20th Ave built?

In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 571 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 571 W 20th 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 571 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 571 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 571 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 571 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2025: new building ($300,000). More

Which schools serve 571 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 571 W 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 500 m away in a straight line.

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