#205 – 28 Powell St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #205 at 28 Powell St: assessed at $757,000 in 2026. Assessed higher than 68% of the 26 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$757,000
Change from last year
-20%
Strata lot
6
Built
1993
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Unit #205

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Assessed 2026$757,000
Change from last year−20%
Within the buildingAssessed higher than 68% of the 26 units in the building
Strata lotLot 6, plan LMS669
Built1993
Floor, from the unit number2
Same stack, 5 units (…05)$757,000 – $1,389,000
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Nov 2017 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling, not applicable$48,000

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What the records show for the building at 28 Powell St

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On the Heritage Register, designated

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Inside a designated floodplain

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Zoned HA-2

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Lot about 494 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district HA-2 (HA).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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6 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Strata from 1993: no envelope repair permit since 2017

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Combined sewer on this block

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Typical unit assessed at $670,000; the building −2% since 2021

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On or next to an arterial road (Powell St)

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Railway line about 107 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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About #205 – 28 Powell St

A 26-unit strata building, built 1993 on a 494 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 75% of the buildings on Powell St. Units are assessed from $553,000 to $1,389,000; the typical unit is $670,000. 6 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2023: addition or alteration, apartment ($122,900). Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 590 m away.

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Assessment history of #205 – 28 Powell St

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Whole building, 26 units: units are assessed from $553,000 to $1,389,000, typical unit $670,000.

2026$19,301,000
Down 2% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 6 since 2017

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Nov 2023 · Addition or alteration, apartment$122,900
5 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #205 – 28 Powell St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary534 m
Alexander Academy799 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary937 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)164 m
CRAB Park at Portside233 m

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Transit near #205 – 28 Powell St

Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)590 m
Westbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 5085 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N8104 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8153 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 · Queen Elizabeth Maple
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 32 m
Railway line107 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near #205 – 28 Powell 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: 2 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 #205 – 28 Powell St

What is #205 – 28 Powell St assessed at?

$757,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed higher than 68% of the 26 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #205 – 28 Powell St?

Strata lot 6 on strata plan LMS669.

When was #205 – 28 Powell St built?

In 1993, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #205 – 28 Powell St?

It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is #205 – 28 Powell St in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is #205 – 28 Powell St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #205 – 28 Powell St be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #205 – 28 Powell St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2017: addition or alteration ($48,000). More

Which schools serve #205 – 28 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 #205 – 28 Powell St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 590 m away in a straight line.

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Other units in 28 Powell St

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