56 Powell St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1907 on a 125 m² HA-2 lot. Older than 90% of the buildings on Powell St.

Assessed 2026
$1,731,700
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 125 m²
Built
1907
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What the records show for 56 Powell St

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About 56 Powell St

Assessed at $1,731,700 for 2026 (+6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses on Powell St. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is smaller than 98% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2019: addition or alteration, retail store ($2,000). Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 620 m away.

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Assessment history of 56 Powell St

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2026$1,731,700
Up 21% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2019 · Addition or alteration, retail store$2,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 125 m²
ZoningHA-2
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 56 Powell St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary561 m
Alexander Academy834 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary905 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)195 m
CRAB Park at Portside212 m

How catchments work

Transit near 56 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)620 m
Westbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 5075 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8128 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N8143 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 · Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 21 m
Railway line95 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 56 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 56 Powell St

What is 56 Powell St assessed at?

$1,731,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 56 Powell St built?

In 1907, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1977.

What is the zoning of 56 Powell St?

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

What can be built at 56 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 56 Powell St in a floodplain?

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

Is 56 Powell St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 56 Powell St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2019: addition or alteration ($2,000). More

Which schools serve 56 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 56 Powell St?

Stadium-Chinatown Station is 620 m away in a straight line.

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