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487 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC
A 2-unit strata building, built 2011 on a 3,025 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Newer than 90% of the buildings on Helmcken St.
Typical unit, 2026
$1,632,000
Zoning
DD
Strata units
2
Built
2011
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What the records show for 487 Helmcken St
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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years
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Zoned DD
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Typical unit assessed at $1,632,000; the building −15% since 2021
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Strata building, 2 units, built 2011
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On or next to an arterial road (Richards St)
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 487 Helmcken St
Units are assessed from $1,632,000 to $1,632,000; the typical unit is $1,632,000. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($8,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 280 m away.
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Assessment history of 487 Helmcken St
UnlockWhole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,632,000 to $1,632,000, typical unit $1,632,000.
2026$1,632,000
Down 15% since 2021
Permits on this building · 4 since 2017
UnlockAug 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$8,000
3 more permits in the full report
Schools and parks near 487 Helmcken St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Pattison High School509 m
Pattison School509 m
Elsie Roy Elementary529 m
Emery Barnes Park158 m
Yaletown Park222 m
Transit near 487 Helmcken St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)280 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Davie St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9193 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9207 m
Westbound Davie St @ Richards St · 6208 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 23, 50, N10, N15, N17, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · River Birch, Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 18 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 30 m
SkyTrain guideway203 m
Crime near 487 Helmcken St
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Crime near 487 Helmcken 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 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 1220 Seymour St May 2025
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 487 Helmcken St
What are the units at 487 Helmcken St assessed at?
Units are assessed from $1,632,000 to $1,632,000; the typical unit is $1,632,000.
When was 487 Helmcken St built?
In 2011, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 487 Helmcken St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 487 Helmcken St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 487 Helmcken St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 487 Helmcken St had?
The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2025: addition or alteration ($8,000). More
Which schools serve 487 Helmcken 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 487 Helmcken St?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 280 m away in a straight line.
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