520 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1978 on a 279 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 79% of the buildings on Hornby St.

Assessed 2026
$4,322,200
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 279 m²
Built
1978
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What the records show for 520 Hornby St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says
Lot about 279 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $4,322,200, −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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On or next to an arterial road (Hornby St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 108 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 520 Hornby St

Assessed at $4,322,200 for 2026 (−25% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Hornby St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 86% of the lots in Downtown. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 180 m away.

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Assessment history of 520 Hornby St

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2026$4,322,200
Down 44% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 279 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 520 Hornby St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy230 m
Pattison High School753 m
Pattison School753 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi7130 m
Art Phillips Park283 m

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Transit near 520 Hornby St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)180 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 14, 16, 5072 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 209, 210, 211, 21473 m
Eastbound W Pender St @ Burrard St · 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 5, N2480 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 3, 4, 5, 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 front1 · Pyramidal Beech
Ground elevation≈ 21 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadHornby St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway108 m
Railway line369 m
Truck route104 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 520 Hornby 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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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 520 Hornby St

What is 520 Hornby St assessed at?

$4,322,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 520 Hornby St built?

In 1978, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 520 Hornby St?

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

What can be built at 520 Hornby St?

It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 520 Hornby St in a floodplain?

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

Is 520 Hornby St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 520 Hornby 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 520 Hornby St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 520 Hornby 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 520 Hornby St?

Burrard Station is 180 m away in a straight line.

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