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553 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1911 on a 278 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 88% of the buildings on Hamilton St.
Assessed 2026
$3,360,300
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1911
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What the records show for 553 Hamilton St
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On the Heritage Register, category B
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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $3,360,300, −41% 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 (Hamilton St)
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SkyTrain guideway about 54 m away
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 553 Hamilton St
Assessed at $3,360,300 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Hamilton St. The land is 91% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2020: addition or alteration, n/a ($24,500). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Granville Station is 300 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
May 2020 · Addition or alteration, n/a$24,500
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy394 m
The Westside School458 m
Crosstown Elementary533 m
Cathedral Square124 m
Victory Square172 m
Transit near 553 Hamilton St
Nearest SkyTrain: Granville (Expo Line)300 m
Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St · 25791 m
Eastbound W Pender St @ Hamilton St · 16, 17, 19, 22, 5, N15, N19, N24125 m
Southbound Cambie St @ Dunsmuir St · 5, 6, N15, N24125 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≈ 28 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadHamilton St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway54 m
Railway line429 m
Truck route51 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 553 Hamilton St
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Crime near 553 Hamilton 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 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 553 Hamilton St
What is 553 Hamilton St assessed at?
$3,360,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 553 Hamilton St built?
In 1911, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 553 Hamilton St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 553 Hamilton St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 553 Hamilton St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 553 Hamilton St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 553 Hamilton St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2020: addition or alteration ($24,500). More
Which schools serve 553 Hamilton 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 553 Hamilton St?
Granville Station is 300 m away in a straight line.
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