869 W 20th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2020 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 99% of the buildings on W 20th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,915,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 373 m²
Built
2020
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What the records show for 869 W 20th Ave

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8 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 3842 LAUREL STREET, $2,000,000.
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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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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2019 after a demolition

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $3,915,000, +47% 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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About 869 W 20th Ave

Assessed at $3,915,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 20th Ave, above 90% of them. Rebuilt after a 2019 demolition. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 780 m away.

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Assessment history of 869 W 20th Ave

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2026$3,915,000
Up 47% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Oct 2019 · New building, single detached house$703,730
2 more permits 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 869 W 20th Ave
Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Emily Carr Elementary440 m
Edith Cavell Elementary481 m
Blessed Sacrament School606 m
Douglas Park173 m
Heather Park226 m

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Transit near 869 W 20th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)780 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 20 Ave · 17255 m
Southbound Oak St @ Douglas Cres · 17275 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 22 Ave · 17322 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 33

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · European Ash
Ground elevation≈ 53 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadOak St, 263 m

Crime near 869 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: 8 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 869 W 20th Ave

What is 869 W 20th Ave assessed at?

$3,915,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 869 W 20th Ave built?

In 2020, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 869 W 20th Ave?

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

What can be built at 869 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 869 W 20th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 869 W 20th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 869 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 869 W 20th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2019: new building ($703,730). More

Which schools serve 869 W 20th Ave?

Elementary: Carr Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 869 W 20th Ave?

King Edward Station is 780 m away in a straight line.

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