555 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1920 on a 556 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 84% of the buildings on Dunsmuir St.

Assessed 2026
$14,260,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 556 m²
Built
1920
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What the records show for 555 Dunsmuir St

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Zoned DD

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Lot about 556 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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On the Heritage Register, category C

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Built 1920: ask about a buried oil tank

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $14,260,000, +6% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Dunsmuir St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 19 m away

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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 555 Dunsmuir St

Assessed at $14,260,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Dunsmuir St. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2023: addition or alteration, retail store ($100,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Granville Station is 60 m away.

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Assessment history of 555 Dunsmuir St

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2026$14,260,000
Up 6% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

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Jan 2023 · Addition or alteration, retail store$100,000
3 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 556 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 555 Dunsmuir St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy240 m
The Westside School608 m
Pattison High School762 m
Cathedral Square126 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi7332 m

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Transit near 555 Dunsmuir St

Nearest SkyTrain: Granville (Expo Line)60 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Dunsmuir St · 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 4, 50, 7, N10, N15, N17, N19, N20, N24, N35, N8, N946 m
Southbound Richards St @ Dunsmuir St · 20112 m
Northbound Granville St @ Dunsmuir St · 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 4, 50, 7126 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 44, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N10, N15, N17, N19, N20, N22, N24, N35, N8, N9, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 30 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadDunsmuir St, 18 m
SkyTrain guideway19 m
Railway line408 m
Truck route18 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 555 Dunsmuir 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 3 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 555 Dunsmuir St

What is 555 Dunsmuir St assessed at?

$14,260,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 555 Dunsmuir St built?

In 1920, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 555 Dunsmuir St?

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

What can be built at 555 Dunsmuir St?

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

Is 555 Dunsmuir St in a floodplain?

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

Is 555 Dunsmuir St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 555 Dunsmuir 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 555 Dunsmuir St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2023: addition or alteration ($100,000). More

Which schools serve 555 Dunsmuir 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 555 Dunsmuir St?

Granville Station is 60 m away in a straight line.

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