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523 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1954 on a 278 m² HA-1A lot with a rear lane. Older than 63% of the buildings on Main St.
Assessed 2026
$2,419,700
Zoning
HA-1A
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1954
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What the records show for 523 Main St
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Zoned HA-1A
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Assessed at $2,419,700, −15% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Main St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 523 Main St
Assessed at $2,419,700 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 30% of the houses on Main St. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: addition or alteration, general office ($4,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 660 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Jul 2018 · Addition or alteration, general office$4,000
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 523 Main St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary486 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary635 m
The Westside School996 m
Sun Yat-Sen Gardens293 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)371 m
Transit near 523 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)660 m
Eastbound E Pender St @ Main St · 19, N1942 m
Westbound E Pender St @ Main St · 19, 209, 22, 4, 7, N1955 m
Westbound E Pender St @ Main St · 19, 210, 211, 214, 22, 4, 764 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 frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 9 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 37 m
SkyTrain guideway375 m
Railway line463 m
Truck route37 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 523 Main St
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Crime near 523 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 7 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 523 Main St
What is 523 Main St assessed at?
$2,419,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 523 Main St built?
In 1954, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 523 Main St?
It is zoned HA-1A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 523 Main St?
It is in a historic area district (HA-1A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 523 Main St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 523 Main St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 523 Main St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: addition or alteration ($4,000). More
Which schools serve 523 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 523 Main St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 660 m away in a straight line.
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