Assessed at $20,163,200 for 2026 (+7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 70% of the houses in Downtown. The land is 95% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2017: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling, neighbourhood public house, retail store, restaurant - class 1, rooming house ($5,049,000). Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 680 m away.

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Assessment history of 189 Columbia St

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2026$20,163,200

Up 63% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Feb 2017 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling, neighbourhood public house, retail store, restaurant - class 1, rooming house$5,049,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 736 m²

ZoningHA-2

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 189 Columbia St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Crosstown Elementary616 m

Alexander Academy852 m

Lord Strathcona Community Elementary899 m

CRAB Park at Portside162 m

Wendy Poole Park225 m

How catchments work

Transit near 189 Columbia St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)680 m

Westbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 50121 m

Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8150 m

Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N8194 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadAlexander St, 23 m

Railway line49 m

Truck route106 m

Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 189 Columbia 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 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 189 Columbia St

What is 189 Columbia St assessed at?

$20,163,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 189 Columbia St built?

In 1905, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1969.

What is the zoning of 189 Columbia St?

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

What can be built at 189 Columbia St?

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

Is 189 Columbia St in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is 189 Columbia St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 189 Columbia St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2017: addition or alteration ($5,049,000). More

Which schools serve 189 Columbia St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 189 Columbia St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 680 m away in a straight line.

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