#205 – 488 Helmcken St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #205 at 488 Helmcken St: assessed at $504,000 in 2026. Assessed lower than 95% of the 125 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$504,000
Change from last year
-5%
Strata lot
15
Built
1995
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Unit #205

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Assessed 2026$504,000
Change from last year−5%
Within the buildingAssessed lower than 95% of the 125 units in the building
Strata lotLot 15, plan LMS1902
Built1995
Floor, from the unit number2
Same stack, 14 units (…05)$504,000 – $1,365,000
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 488 Helmcken St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says
Lot about 2,227 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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13 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

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Typical unit assessed at $645,000; the building −2% since 2021

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Strata from 1995: envelope repairs permitted in 2018

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On or next to an arterial road (Richards St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 119 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About #205 – 488 Helmcken St

A 125-unit strata building, built 1995 on a 2,227 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 59% of the buildings on Helmcken St. Units are assessed from $2 to $1,617,000; the typical unit is $645,000. 13 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration, mixed-use residential building ($10,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 230 m away.

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Assessment history of #205 – 488 Helmcken St

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Whole building, 125 units: units are assessed from $2 to $1,617,000, typical unit $645,000.

2026$85,262,002
Down 2% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 13 since 2017

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Oct 2025 · Addition or alteration, mixed-use residential building$10,000
12 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #205 – 488 Helmcken St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Elsie Roy Elementary473 m
Pattison High School537 m
Pattison School537 m
Emery Barnes Park83 m
Yaletown Park292 m

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Transit near #205 – 488 Helmcken St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)230 m
Westbound Davie St @ Richards St · 6128 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Davie St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9134 m
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station bus loop · 6, 23181 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 front3 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 18 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway119 m

Crime near #205 – 488 Helmcken St

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.

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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 #205 – 488 Helmcken St

What is #205 – 488 Helmcken St assessed at?

$504,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed lower than 95% of the 125 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #205 – 488 Helmcken St?

Strata lot 15 on strata plan LMS1902.

When was #205 – 488 Helmcken St built?

In 1995, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #205 – 488 Helmcken St?

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

Is #205 – 488 Helmcken St in a floodplain?

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

Is #205 – 488 Helmcken St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can #205 – 488 Helmcken 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #205 – 488 Helmcken St had?

The City has issued 13 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration ($10,000). More

Which schools serve #205 – 488 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 #205 – 488 Helmcken St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 230 m away in a straight line.

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Other units in 488 Helmcken St

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