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157 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1913 on a 252 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 85% of the buildings on Alexander St.
Assessed 2026
$5,762,000
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 252 m²
Built
1913
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What the records show for 157 Alexander St
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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years
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On the Heritage Register, category C
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Built 1913: ask about a buried oil tank
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Zoned HA-2
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Assessed at $5,762,000, +17% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Alexander St)
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Railway line about 8 m away
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About 157 Alexander St
Assessed at $5,762,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on Alexander St. The lot is smaller than 95% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration, barber shop or beauty salon ($20,000). Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Waterfront Station is 850 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Oct 2026 · Addition or alteration, barber shop or beauty salon$20,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary776 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary807 m
Wendy Poole Park44 m
CRAB Park at Portside171 m
Transit near 157 Alexander St
Nearest SkyTrain: Waterfront (Canada Line, Expo Line, SeaBus, WCE)850 m
Southbound Main St @ Powell St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7176 m
Westbound Powell St @ Gore Ave · 209, 4, 7193 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8243 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 20, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N20, N35, N8, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Dawyck'S Beech
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadAlexander St, 17 m
Railway line8 m
Truck route34 m
Crime near 157 Alexander St
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Crime near 157 Alexander St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 5 demolition permits.
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 157 Alexander St
What is 157 Alexander St assessed at?
$5,762,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 157 Alexander St built?
In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1962.
What is the zoning of 157 Alexander St?
It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 157 Alexander St?
It is in a historic area district (HA-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 157 Alexander St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 157 Alexander St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 157 Alexander St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration ($20,000). More
Which schools serve 157 Alexander St?
Elementary: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 157 Alexander St?
Waterfront Station is 850 m away in a straight line.
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