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688 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1959 on a 11,809 m² DD lot. Older than 58% of the buildings on Hamilton St.
Assessed 2026
$138,078,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 11,809 m²
Built
1959
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What the records show for 688 Hamilton St
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On the Heritage Register, category A
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Built 1959: ask about a buried oil tank
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $138,078,000, −44% 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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SkyTrain guideway about 70 m away
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 688 Hamilton St
Assessed at $138,078,000 for 2026 (−25% on 2025). The highest assessed house on Hamilton St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Downtown. 13 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2026: temporary structure, park or playground ($4,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 290 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 13 since 2017
UnlockFeb 2026 · Temporary structure, park or playground$4,000
12 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 688 Hamilton St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
The Westside School314 m
Crosstown Elementary490 m
Alexander Academy523 m
Cathedral Square206 m
Victory Square283 m
Transit near 688 Hamilton St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)290 m
Northbound Cambie St @ Dunsmuir St · 5, 673 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W Georgia St · 17, 6, N1577 m
Westbound Dunsmuir St @ Cambie St · 25778 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 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≈ 26 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 8 m
Nearest arterial roadHamilton St, 42 m
SkyTrain guideway70 m
Truck route73 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 688 Hamilton St
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Crime near 688 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: 0 new-building permits and 2 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 688 Hamilton St
What is 688 Hamilton St assessed at?
$138,078,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 688 Hamilton St built?
In 1959, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1966.
What is the zoning of 688 Hamilton St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 688 Hamilton St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 688 Hamilton St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 688 Hamilton St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 688 Hamilton St had?
The City has issued 13 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2026: temporary structure ($4,000). More
Which schools serve 688 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 688 Hamilton St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 290 m away in a straight line.
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