637 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1937 on a 345 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 99% of the buildings on Hornby St.

Assessed 2026
$7,224,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 345 m²
Built
1937
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What the records show for 637 Hornby St

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Zoned DD

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Lot about 345 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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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1937: ask about a buried oil tank

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Assessed at $7,224,000, −5% since 2021

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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 61 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 637 Hornby St

Assessed at $7,224,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 26% of the houses on Hornby St. The lot is smaller than 80% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1 ($250,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 110 m away.

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Assessment history of 637 Hornby St

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2026$7,224,000
Down 5% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Sep 2025 · Addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1$250,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 345 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 637 Hornby St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy387 m
Pattison High School580 m
Pattison School580 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi752 m
Art Phillips Park181 m

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Transit near 637 Hornby St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)110 m
Burrard Station bus loop · 2, 5, 22, 44, 209, 210, 211, 214, N22, R585 m
Eastbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St · 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N22, N24123 m
Southbound Howe St @ Dunsmuir St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7125 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 5, 7, 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≈ 24 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadHornby St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway61 m
Truck route65 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 637 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 637 Hornby St

What is 637 Hornby St assessed at?

$7,224,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 637 Hornby St built?

In 1937, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1975.

What is the zoning of 637 Hornby St?

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

What can be built at 637 Hornby St?

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

Is 637 Hornby St in a floodplain?

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

Is 637 Hornby St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 637 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 637 Hornby St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: addition or alteration ($250,000). More

Which schools serve 637 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 637 Hornby St?

Burrard Station is 110 m away in a straight line.

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