688 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property on a 11,992 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $136,427,800 for 2026 (−26% on 2025).

Assessed 2026
$136,427,800
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 11,992 m²
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What the records show for 688 Cambie St

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Zoned DD

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Lot about 11,992 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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6 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Sloped lot: about 19 m of fall

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Assessed at $136,427,800

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Value is almost all land

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On or next to an arterial road (Beatty St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 149 m away

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 688 Cambie St

The highest assessed house on Cambie St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Downtown. 6 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2024: demolition, parking area ($1,520,800). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 210 m away.

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Assessment history of 688 Cambie St

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2026$136,427,800

Permits on this lot · 6 since 2017

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May 2024 · Demolition, parking area$1,520,800
5 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 11,992 m²
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 688 Cambie St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
The Westside School198 m
Crosstown Elementary399 m
Alexander Academy671 m
Cathedral Square357 m
Victory Square373 m

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Transit near 688 Cambie St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)210 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W Georgia St · 17, 6, N1588 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W Georgia St · 240, 241, 246, 247112 m
Northbound Cambie St @ Dunsmuir St · 5, 6121 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 5, 6, 7, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N15, N19, N24

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 21 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 19 m
Nearest arterial roadBeatty St, 18 m
SkyTrain guideway149 m
Truck route43 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 688 Cambie 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 0 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 688 Cambie St

What is 688 Cambie St assessed at?

$136,427,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 688 Cambie St?

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

What can be built at 688 Cambie St?

It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 688 Cambie St in a floodplain?

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

Is 688 Cambie St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 688 Cambie St 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 688 Cambie St had?

The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2024: demolition ($1,520,800). More

Which schools serve 688 Cambie St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 688 Cambie St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 210 m away in a straight line.

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