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541 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1928 on a 417 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 96% of the buildings on Howe St.
Assessed 2026
$6,494,500
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 417 m²
Built
1928
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What the records show for 541 Howe St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $6,494,500, −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 (Howe St)
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SkyTrain guideway about 94 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 541 Howe St
Assessed at $6,494,500 for 2026 (−25% on 2025). Assessed higher than 36% of the houses on Howe St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 75% of the lots in Downtown. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 210 m away.
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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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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy205 m
Pattison High School746 m
Pattison School746 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi7133 m
Art Phillips Park314 m
Transit near 541 Howe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)210 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 14, 16, 5028 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 209, 210, 211, 21429 m
Southbound Howe St @ Dunsmuir St · N15, N19, N20, N2456 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 frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadHowe St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway94 m
Railway line361 m
Truck route91 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 541 Howe St
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Crime near 541 Howe St
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
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In Downtown, the City issued 11 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 541 Howe St
What is 541 Howe St assessed at?
$6,494,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 541 Howe St built?
In 1928, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1950.
What is the zoning of 541 Howe St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 541 Howe St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 541 Howe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 541 Howe St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 541 Howe St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 541 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 541 Howe St?
Burrard Station is 210 m away in a straight line.
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