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211 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 886 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Columbia St.
Assessed 2026
$5,589,000
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 886 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 211 Columbia St
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Inside a designated floodplain
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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years
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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned HA-2
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Assessed at $5,589,000, −44% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Columbia St)
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Railway line about 107 m away
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About 211 Columbia St
Assessed at $5,589,000 for 2026 (−36% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses in Downtown. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration, hotel, barber shop or beauty salon, general office, school - arts or self-improvement ($1,600,000). Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 640 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017
UnlockOct 2025 · Addition or alteration, hotel, barber shop or beauty salon, general office, school - arts or self-improvement$1,600,000
2 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary565 m
Alexander Academy864 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary875 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)206 m
CRAB Park at Portside220 m
Transit near 211 Columbia St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)640 m
Westbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 5063 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8101 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N8164 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 front3 · Lavallei Hybrid Hawthorn, Callery Pear
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadColumbia St, 25 m
Railway line107 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 211 Columbia St
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Crime near 211 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 211 Columbia St
What is 211 Columbia St assessed at?
$5,589,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 211 Columbia St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1971.
What is the zoning of 211 Columbia St?
It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 211 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 211 Columbia St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 211 Columbia St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 211 Columbia St had?
The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration ($1,600,000). More
Which schools serve 211 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 211 Columbia St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 640 m away in a straight line.
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