16729 20 Ave
Surrey · PID 031-084-770
Questions go to a licensed BC REALTOR® (PREC) with Vanak Realty. Free, no obligation.
What BC law allows here
Under BC's small-scale multi-unit housing law, the city must allow at least 4 homes on this lot (a multiplex, a house with suites, or a house plus a laneway home).
Front of the lot
Street view, aerial photo and map from Google; drag to look around. Photos may be a few years old. Imagery © Google. Open in Google Maps ↗
Lot facts
- Address
- 16729 20 Ave
- City
- Surrey
- PID
- 031-084-770
- Lot size
- 364 m² · 3,918 ft²
- Zone
- R5 Houses, duplexes & small multiplexes R5 rules
- Homes guide
- How many homes can I build in Surrey?
- Assessed value (2026)
- $1,639,000 (land $1,064,000)
- Property tax
- about $5,620 a year
Zoning rules · R5 · Compact Residential Zone
Small-scale multi-unit housing (2 to 6 units) on compact, typically rear-lane lots of 291 m2 or larger.
- Max floor area
- 3,767 ft² (350 m²), floor space ratio 0.96
- Max height
- 36 ft (11.0 m), 3 incl. basement (duplex) storeys
- Max building footprint
- 2,351 ft² (218 m²)
- Setbacks
- front 3.5 m, side 1.2 m, rear 6.0 m, flanking side 2.4 m
- Homes
- 2 on lots >=4,050 m2; on lots 280-4,050 m2: 4 (house or duplex, with suite/coach house/garden suite), 6 on eligible lots in Frequent Bus Stop Areas, 2 inside Transit-Oriented Areas; lots <280 m2: 3 (2 in TOA). Heritage-protected or unserviced lots: 2.
Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 (consolidated to 2026-09-21, last amendment By-law 22120) · Part 17; Schedule G. Estimated from the bylaw for a lot of this size; confirm with the city before buying or building.
More on the map
The map shows this lot's true shape and buildable area, slope, sun and shadow, walking distances, schools, hazards, rents and building permits nearby.
Nearby lots
- 16620 20 Ave 4,050 m² · RA
- 16714 20 Ave 291 m² · R5
- 16723 19A Ave 308 m² · R5
- 16735 19A Ave 306 m² · R5
- 16742 20A Ave 337 m² · R5
- 16752 20 Ave 302 m² · R5
- 16775 20A Ave 480 m² · R4
- 16782 20A Ave 341 m² · R5
- 16790 20A Ave 326 m² · R5
- 1923 168 St 362 m² · R4
- 1944 167A St 337 m² · R4
- 2025 168 St 219 m² · R6
Data updated Nov 2, 2026. Sources: lot lines from city open data and ParcelMap BC, zoning from each city's open data and bylaw, values from city open data where published, BC Bills 44 and 47. Estimates only, not an appraisal or legal advice; confirm with the city.