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237 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1908 on a 278 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Older than 81% of the buildings on Main St.
Assessed 2026
$550,792
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1908
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What the records show for 237 Main St
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On the Heritage Register, category B
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Built 1908: ask about a buried oil tank
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $550,792, +27% 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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1 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m
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On or next to an arterial road (E Cordova St)
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Railway line about 190 m away
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 237 Main St
Assessed at $550,792 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Main St. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Downtown. 5 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2026: addition or alteration, retail store ($750,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 760 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017
UnlockJun 2026 · Addition or alteration, retail store$750,000
4 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 237 Main St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary644 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary696 m
Wendy Poole Park194 m
CRAB Park at Portside312 m
Transit near 237 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)760 m
Southbound Main St @ Powell St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 730 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Main St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 793 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8118 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Red Oak
Ground elevation≈ 11 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadE Cordova St, 31 m
Railway line190 m
Truck route36 m
Crime near 237 Main St
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Crime near 237 Main 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 9 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 237 Main St
What is 237 Main St assessed at?
$550,792 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 237 Main St built?
In 1908, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1944.
What is the zoning of 237 Main St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 237 Main St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 237 Main St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 237 Main St had?
The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2026: addition or alteration ($750,000). More
Which schools serve 237 Main St?
Elementary: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 237 Main St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 760 m away in a straight line.
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