888 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1991 on a 1,111 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Dunsmuir St.

Assessed 2026
$47,563,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 1,111 m²
Built
1991
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What the records show for 888 Dunsmuir St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says
Lot about 1,111 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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31 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $47,563,000, −35% since 2021

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On or next to an arterial road (Hornby St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 25 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 888 Dunsmuir St

Assessed at $47,563,000 for 2026 (−21% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on Dunsmuir St. 31 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, general office ($65,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 140 m away.

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Assessment history of 888 Dunsmuir St

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2026$47,563,000
Down 35% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 31 since 2017

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Sep 2026 · Addition or alteration, general office$65,000
30 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 1,111 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 888 Dunsmuir St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy323 m
Pattison High School621 m
Pattison School621 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi728 m
Art Phillips Park238 m

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Transit near 888 Dunsmuir St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)140 m
Southbound Howe St @ Dunsmuir St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 768 m
Southbound Howe St @ Dunsmuir St · N15, N19, N20, N2497 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 209, 210, 211, 214122 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 5, 7, 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 front4 · Pyramidal Beech, Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 24 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadHornby St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway25 m
Railway line487 m
Truck route28 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 888 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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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 888 Dunsmuir St

What is 888 Dunsmuir St assessed at?

$47,563,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 888 Dunsmuir St built?

In 1991, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 888 Dunsmuir St?

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

What can be built at 888 Dunsmuir St?

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

Is 888 Dunsmuir St in a floodplain?

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

Is 888 Dunsmuir St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 888 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 888 Dunsmuir St had?

The City has issued 31 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($65,000). More

Which schools serve 888 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 888 Dunsmuir St?

Burrard Station is 140 m away in a straight line.

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