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199 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold lot on a 65 m² HA-2 lot. Assessed at $470,000 for 2026 (−26% on 2025).
Assessed 2026
$470,000
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 65 m²
Built
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What the records show for 199 Columbia St
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Inside a designated floodplain
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Valued like a lot, but the house is protected
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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned HA-2
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Assessed at $470,000, −32% since 2021
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On or next to an arterial road (Powell St)
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Railway line about 64 m away
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About 199 Columbia St
The lot is smaller than 99% of the lots in Downtown. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2026: addition or alteration, cabaret ($20,000). 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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Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017
UnlockJun 2026 · Addition or alteration, cabaret$20,000
2 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 199 Columbia St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary608 m
Alexander Academy864 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary884 m
CRAB Park at Portside176 m
Wendy Poole Park223 m
Transit near 199 Columbia St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)680 m
Westbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 50108 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8133 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N8193 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 roadPowell St, 13 m
Railway line64 m
Truck route120 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 199 Columbia St
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Crime near 199 Columbia 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 199 Columbia St
What is 199 Columbia St assessed at?
$470,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
What is the zoning of 199 Columbia St?
It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 199 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 199 Columbia St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 199 Columbia St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 199 Columbia St had?
The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2026: addition or alteration ($20,000). More
Which schools serve 199 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 199 Columbia St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 680 m away in a straight line.
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