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670 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1960 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,716,600

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 373 m²

Built

1960

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What the records show for 670 W 20th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1960.
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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2 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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

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Rebuilt in 2026 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,716,600, +18% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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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About 670 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $2,716,600 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 19% of the houses on W 20th Ave. The land is 99% of the value. Rebuilt after a 2026 demolition. School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 530 m away.

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Assessment history of 670 W 20th Ave

2026$2,716,600

Up 18% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Aug 2026 · New building, duplex$704,500

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 373 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 670 W 20th Ave

Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Edith Cavell Elementary173 m

Emily Carr Elementary581 m

Blessed Sacrament School584 m

Douglas Park202 m

Heather Park216 m

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Transit near 670 W 20th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)530 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15308 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 20 Ave · 15, 33, N15326 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33355 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 54 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

SkyTrain guideway320 m

Crime near 670 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

755 W 18th Ave Oct 2025
572 W 22nd Ave May 2026
571 W 20th Ave Mar 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 670 W 20th Ave

What is 670 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$2,716,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 670 W 20th Ave built?

In 1960, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 670 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 670 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 670 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 670 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 670 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 670 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2026: new building ($704,500). More

Which schools serve 670 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 670 W 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 530 m away in a straight line.

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