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88 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1920 on a 283 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on E Cordova St.

Assessed 2026

$1,928,200

Zoning

HA-2

Lot

≈ 283 m²

Built

1920

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What the records show for 88 E Cordova St

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Zoned HA-2

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What the record says: Lot about 283 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district HA-2 (HA).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,928,200, −32% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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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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 88 E Cordova St

Assessed at $1,928,200 for 2026 (−26% on 2025). Assessed higher than 14% of the houses on E Cordova St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is smaller than 83% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2018: addition or alteration, retail store ($2,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 570 m away.

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Assessment history of 88 E Cordova St

2026$1,928,200

Down 32% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2018 · Addition or alteration, retail store$2,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 283 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 88 E Cordova St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Crosstown Elementary478 m

Lord Strathcona Community Elementary847 m

Alexander Academy889 m

Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)148 m

Sun Yat-Sen Gardens288 m

How catchments work

Transit near 88 E Cordova St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)570 m

Westbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 5039 m

Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N874 m

Northbound Columbia St @ E Pender St · 50146 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Hedge Maple

Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadColumbia St, 28 m

Railway line207 m

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

Crime near 88 E Cordova St

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 6 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

55 W Hastings St Jan 2026

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 88 E Cordova St

What is 88 E Cordova St assessed at?

$1,928,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 88 E Cordova St built?

In 1920, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 88 E Cordova St?

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

What can be built at 88 E Cordova St?

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

Is 88 E Cordova St in a floodplain?

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

Is 88 E Cordova St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 88 E Cordova 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 88 E Cordova St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2018: addition or alteration ($2,000). More

Which schools serve 88 E Cordova St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 88 E Cordova St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 570 m away in a straight line.

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