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948 Howe St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1957 on a 278 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 90% of the buildings on Howe St.
Assessed 2026
$3,924,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1957
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What the records show for 948 Howe St
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Built 1957: ask about a buried oil tank
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $3,924,000, −1% 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 76 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 948 Howe St
Assessed at $3,924,000 for 2026 (+3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 16% of the houses on Howe St. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: addition or alteration, fitness centre ($15,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Vancouver City Centre Station is 430 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Sep 2025 · Addition or alteration, fitness centre$15,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Pattison High School178 m
Pattison School178 m
Lord Roberts Annex585 m
Emery Barnes Park424 m
Yaletown Park463 m
Transit near 948 Howe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Vancouver City Centre (Canada Line)430 m
Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9117 m
Southbound Granville St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7157 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9187 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 44, 50, N10, N17, N22, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Red Sunset Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 28 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadHowe St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway76 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 948 Howe St
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Crime near 948 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
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 0 demolition permits.
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 948 Howe St
What is 948 Howe St assessed at?
$3,924,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 948 Howe St built?
In 1957, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 948 Howe St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 948 Howe St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 948 Howe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 948 Howe St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 948 Howe St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: addition or alteration ($15,000). More
Which schools serve 948 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 948 Howe St?
Vancouver City Centre Station is 430 m away in a straight line.
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