501 Main St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1915 on a 623 m² HA-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on Main St.

Assessed 2026
$9,955,000
Zoning
HA-1
Lot
≈ 623 m²
Built
1915
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What the records show for 501 Main St

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About 501 Main St

Assessed at $9,955,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 81% of the houses on Main St. 7 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration, financial institution ($60,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 660 m away.

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Assessment history of 501 Main St

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2026$9,955,000
Down 1% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 7 since 2017

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Oct 2025 · Addition or alteration, financial institution$60,000
6 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 623 m²
ZoningHA-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 501 Main St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary496 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary635 m
Sun Yat-Sen Gardens298 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)358 m

How catchments work

Transit near 501 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)660 m
Eastbound E Pender St @ Main St · 19, N1917 m
Westbound E Pender St @ Main St · 19, 209, 22, 4, 7, N1928 m
Westbound E Pender St @ Main St · 19, 210, 211, 214, 22, 4, 744 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Red Oak, Ginkgo Or Maidenhair Tree
Ground elevation≈ 9 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadE Pender St, 20 m
SkyTrain guideway397 m
Railway line437 m
Truck route37 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 501 Main St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 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 501 Main St

What is 501 Main St assessed at?

$9,955,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 501 Main St built?

In 1915, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1969.

What is the zoning of 501 Main St?

It is zoned HA-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 501 Main St?

It is in a historic area district (HA-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 501 Main St in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 501 Main St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

What building permits has 501 Main St had?

The City has issued 7 permits since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2025: addition or alteration ($60,000). More

Which schools serve 501 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 501 Main St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 660 m away in a straight line.

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