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555 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1929 on a 278 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 94% of the buildings on Howe St.
Assessed 2026
$4,331,300
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1929
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What the records show for 555 Howe St
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $4,331,300, −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 61 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 555 Howe St
Assessed at $4,331,300 for 2026 (−34% on 2025). Assessed higher than 20% of the houses on Howe St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2019: addition or alteration, retail store ($8,500). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 200 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Nov 2019 · Addition or alteration, retail store$8,500
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy228 m
Pattison High School714 m
Pattison School714 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi7107 m
Art Phillips Park300 m
Transit near 555 Howe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)200 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 209, 210, 211, 21428 m
Southbound Howe St @ Dunsmuir St · N15, N19, N20, N2430 m
Southbound Howe St @ W Pender St · 14, 16, 5030 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 2 m
Nearest arterial roadHowe St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway61 m
Railway line391 m
Truck route59 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 555 Howe St
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Crime near 555 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 555 Howe St
What is 555 Howe St assessed at?
$4,331,300 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 555 Howe St built?
In 1929, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.
What is the zoning of 555 Howe St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 555 Howe St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 555 Howe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 555 Howe St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 555 Howe St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2019: addition or alteration ($8,500). More
Which schools serve 555 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 555 Howe St?
Burrard Station is 200 m away in a straight line.
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