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153 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1987 on a 2,552 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 65% of the buildings on Powell St.
Assessed 2026
$10,522,000
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 2,552 m²
Built
1987
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What the records show for 153 Powell St
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned HA-2
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Assessed at $10,522,000, +58% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Powell St)
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Railway line about 78 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 153 Powell St
Assessed at $10,522,000 for 2026 (+4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on Powell St. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in Downtown. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($4,900,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 750 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockJul 2018 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$4,900,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 153 Powell St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary668 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary802 m
Alexander Academy958 m
Wendy Poole Park140 m
CRAB Park at Portside195 m
Transit near 153 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)750 m
Southbound Main St @ Powell St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7123 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8135 m
Westbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 50163 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 front4 · Crimean Linden
Ground elevation≈ 7 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 4 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 22 m
Railway line78 m
Truck route108 m
Crime near 153 Powell St
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Crime near 153 Powell 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 5 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 153 Powell St
What is 153 Powell St assessed at?
$10,522,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 153 Powell St built?
In 1987, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 153 Powell St?
It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 153 Powell St?
It is in a historic area district (HA-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 153 Powell St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 153 Powell St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 153 Powell St had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2018: addition or alteration ($4,900,000). More
Which schools serve 153 Powell St?
Elementary: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 153 Powell St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 750 m away in a straight line.
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