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551 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1923 on a 355 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 98% of the buildings on Howe St.
Assessed 2026
$7,464,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 355 m²
Built
1923
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What the records show for 551 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 $7,464,000, −25% since 2021
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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 72 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 551 Howe St
Assessed at $7,464,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 52% of the houses on Howe St. The lot is smaller than 80% of the lots in Downtown. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 200 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 Academy221 m
Pattison High School724 m
Pattison School724 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi7115 m
Art Phillips Park304 m
Transit near 551 Howe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)200 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 209, 210, 211, 21424 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 14, 16, 5025 m
Southbound Howe St @ Dunsmuir St · N15, N19, N20, N2437 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≈ 24 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadHowe St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway72 m
Railway line381 m
Truck route69 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 551 Howe St
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Crime near 551 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 551 Howe St
What is 551 Howe St assessed at?
$7,464,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 551 Howe St built?
In 1923, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1950.
What is the zoning of 551 Howe St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 551 Howe St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 551 Howe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 551 Howe St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 551 Howe St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 551 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 551 Howe St?
Burrard Station is 200 m away in a straight line.
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