647 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2017 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 95% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,811,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 373 m²
Built
2017
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What the records show for 647 W 20th Ave

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7 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 755 W 18TH AVENUE, $840,000.
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The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,811,000, +12% since 2021

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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 647 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $3,811,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 88% of the houses on W 20th Ave. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2017: new building, laneway house ($160,680). School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 560 m away.

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Assessment history of 647 W 20th Ave

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2026$3,811,000
Up 12% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Jan 2017 · New building, laneway house$160,680
1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 373 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 647 W 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Edith Cavell Elementary160 m
Blessed Sacrament School528 m
Emily Carr Elementary640 m
Heather Park192 m
Douglas Park254 m

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Transit near 647 W 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)560 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15289 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15297 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33303 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 286 m
SkyTrain guideway290 m

Crime near 647 W 20th 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: 7 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 647 W 20th Ave

What is 647 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$3,811,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 647 W 20th Ave built?

In 2017, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 647 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 647 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 647 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 647 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 647 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 647 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2017: new building ($160,680). More

Which schools serve 647 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 647 W 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 560 m away in a straight line.

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