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159 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property on a 1,132 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $4,992,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025).

Assessed 2026

$4,992,000

Zoning

DEOD

Lot

≈ 1,132 m²

Built

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What the records show for 159 E Hastings St

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Zoned DEOD

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What the record says: Lot about 1,132 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DEOD (DEOD).
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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9 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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On the Heritage Register, category C

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $4,992,000

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Value is almost all land

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1 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (E Hastings 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 159 E Hastings St

Assessed higher than 84% of the houses on E Hastings St. The land is 100% of the value. 9 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: temporary structure, community ctr./neighbourhood house ($300,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 670 m away.

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Assessment history of 159 E Hastings St

2026$4,992,000

Permits on this lot · 9 since 2017

Sep 2025 · Temporary structure, community ctr./neighbourhood house$300,000

8 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,132 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 159 E Hastings St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Crosstown Elementary537 m

Lord Strathcona Community Elementary705 m

Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)276 m

Wendy Poole Park308 m

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Transit near 159 E Hastings St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)670 m

Westbound E Hastings St @ Main St · 3, 8, N20, N35, N841 m

Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N894 m

Westbound E Hastings St @ Main St · 14, 16, 20, R5106 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 frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 9 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE Hastings St, 30 m

Railway line275 m

Truck route84 m

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

Crime near 159 E Hastings 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: 1 new-building permit and 9 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 159 E Hastings St

What is 159 E Hastings St assessed at?

$4,992,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

What is the zoning of 159 E Hastings St?

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

Is 159 E Hastings St in a floodplain?

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

Is 159 E Hastings St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 159 E Hastings 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 159 E Hastings St had?

The City has issued 9 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: temporary structure ($300,000). More

Which schools serve 159 E Hastings St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 159 E Hastings St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 670 m away in a straight line.

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