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475 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1929 on a 1,734 m² CD-1 (555) lot with a rear lane. Older than 94% of the buildings on Howe St.
Assessed 2026
$300,604,000
Zoning
CD-1 (555)
Lot
≈ 1,734 m²
Built
1929
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What the records show for 475 Howe St
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35 permits on this lot since 2017, 6 in the last 3 years
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Built 1929: ask about a buried oil tank
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned CD-1 (555)
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Assessed at $300,604,000, −2% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (W Pender St)
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SkyTrain guideway about 130 m away
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 475 Howe St
Assessed at $300,604,000 for 2026 (+3% on 2025). The highest assessed house on Howe St. The lot is larger than 74% of the lots in Downtown. 35 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: addition or alteration, hotel ($50,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 270 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 35 since 2017
UnlockJul 2026 · Addition or alteration, hotel$50,000
34 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 475 Howe St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy154 m
Pattison High School840 m
Pattison School840 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi7221 m
Portal Park358 m
Transit near 475 Howe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)270 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Howe St · 19, 22, 549 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Howe St · N35, N866 m
Eastbound W Pender St @ Granville St · 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 44, 5, N24106 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, WCE
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Armstrong Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 20 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW Pender St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway130 m
Railway line276 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 475 Howe St
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Crime near 475 Howe 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
UnlockRezoning 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 475 Howe St
What is 475 Howe St assessed at?
$300,604,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 475 Howe St built?
In 1929, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2018.
What is the zoning of 475 Howe St?
It is zoned CD-1 (555) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 475 Howe St?
It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (555)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 475 Howe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 475 Howe St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 475 Howe St had?
The City has issued 35 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: addition or alteration ($50,000). More
Which schools serve 475 Howe 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 475 Howe St?
Burrard Station is 270 m away in a straight line.
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