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840 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 1,632 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on Cambie St.

Assessed 2026

$30,069,000

Zoning

DD

Lot

≈ 1,632 m²

Built

1913

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What the records show for 840 Cambie St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says: Lot about 1,632 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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5 permits 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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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall

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A permit is filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $30,069,000, −48% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Cambie St)

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 840 Cambie St

Assessed at $30,069,000 for 2026 (−28% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on Cambie St. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in Downtown. 5 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2025: new building, parking garage, multiple dwelling, restaurant - class 2, not applicable, sleeping unit ($101,000,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 490 m away.

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Assessment history of 840 Cambie St

2026$30,069,000

Down 48% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017

Dec 2025 · New building, parking garage, multiple dwelling, restaurant - class 2, not applicable, sleeping unit$101,000,000

4 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,632 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 840 Cambie St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

The Westside School146 m

Crosstown Elementary654 m

Elsie Roy Elementary781 m

Yaletown Park258 m

Helmcken Park426 m

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Transit near 840 Cambie St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)490 m

Southbound Cambie St @ Robson St · 17, 6, N1550 m

Northbound Cambie St @ Robson St · 6103 m

Northbound Smithe St @ Expo Blvd · 17, N15165 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 6, 17, 23, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, N15, N24

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Inges Ruby Vase Ironwood, Crimean Linden

Ground elevation≈ 12 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m

Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 26 m

SkyTrain guideway434 m

Truck route141 m

Crime near 840 Cambie St

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 0 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

95 Nelson St May 2026
828 Cambie St Dec 2025

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 840 Cambie St

What is 840 Cambie St assessed at?

$30,069,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 840 Cambie St built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 840 Cambie St?

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

What can be built at 840 Cambie St?

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

Is 840 Cambie St in a floodplain?

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

Is 840 Cambie St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 840 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 840 Cambie St had?

The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2025: new building ($101,000,000). More

Which schools serve 840 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 840 Cambie St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 490 m away in a straight line.

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