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654 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1910 on a 555 m² DD lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Nelson St.
Assessed 2026
$35,455,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 555 m²
Built
1910
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What the records show for 654 Nelson St
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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $35,455,000, +45% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Nelson St)
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SkyTrain guideway about 28 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 654 Nelson St
Assessed at $35,455,000 for 2026 (+12% on 2025). Assessed higher than 80% of the houses in Downtown. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2026: addition or alteration, sleeping unit, hotel ($500,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 500 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockFeb 2026 · Addition or alteration, sleeping unit, hotel$500,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 654 Nelson St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Pattison High School283 m
Pattison School283 m
Anchor Point Montessori617 m
Emery Barnes Park290 m
Yaletown Park361 m
Transit near 654 Nelson St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)500 m
Southbound Granville St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 758 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N999 m
Southbound Howe St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9137 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 44, 50, N10, N17, N22, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · European Beech, Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 25 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadNelson St, 18 m
SkyTrain guideway28 m
Crime near 654 Nelson St
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Crime near 654 Nelson 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 654 Nelson St
What is 654 Nelson St assessed at?
$35,455,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 654 Nelson St built?
In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.
What is the zoning of 654 Nelson St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 654 Nelson St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 654 Nelson St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 654 Nelson St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 654 Nelson St had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2026: addition or alteration ($500,000). More
Which schools serve 654 Nelson 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 654 Nelson St?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 500 m away in a straight line.
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