228 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1901 on a 278 m² HA-2 lot. The oldest building on Abbott St.

Assessed 2026
$5,257,000
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 228 Abbott St

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About 228 Abbott St

Assessed at $5,257,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 25% of the houses on Abbott St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2024: addition or alteration, retail store ($18,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Waterfront Station is 480 m away.

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Assessment history of 228 Abbott St

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2026$5,257,000
Down 2% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2024 · Addition or alteration, retail store$18,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 278 m²
ZoningHA-2
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 228 Abbott St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary515 m
Alexander Academy589 m
The Westside School816 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)216 m
Victory Square298 m

How catchments work

Transit near 228 Abbott St

Nearest SkyTrain: Waterfront (Canada Line, Expo Line, SeaBus, WCE)480 m
Westbound W Cordova St @ Abbott St · 5070 m
Westbound W Hastings St @ Abbott St · R5144 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N8154 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 44, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N15, N19, N20, N24, N35, N8, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Hedge Maple
Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadAbbott St, 21 m
SkyTrain guideway471 m
Railway line123 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 228 Abbott St

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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: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Downtown, the City issued 11 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 228 Abbott St

What is 228 Abbott St assessed at?

$5,257,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 228 Abbott St built?

In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1959.

What is the zoning of 228 Abbott St?

It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 228 Abbott St?

It is in a historic area district (HA-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 228 Abbott St in a floodplain?

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

Is 228 Abbott St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

What building permits has 228 Abbott St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2024: addition or alteration ($18,000). More

Which schools serve 228 Abbott St?

Elementary: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 228 Abbott St?

Waterfront Station is 480 m away in a straight line.

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