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6 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1909 on a 509 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 70% of the buildings on Powell St.
Assessed 2026
$8,686,000
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 509 m²
Built
1909
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What the records show for 6 Powell St
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Inside a designated floodplain
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Valued like a lot, but the house is protected
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5 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years
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Built 1909: ask about a buried oil tank
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned HA-2
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Assessed at $8,686,000, +41% 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 98 m away
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About 6 Powell St
Assessed at $8,686,000 for 2026 (+19% on 2025). Assessed higher than 67% of the houses on Powell St. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is smaller than 73% of the lots in Downtown. 5 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2026: addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1 ($200,000). Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 580 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 5 since 2017
UnlockApr 2026 · Addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1$200,000
4 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary534 m
Alexander Academy772 m
The Westside School930 m
Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)163 m
CRAB Park at Portside232 m
Transit near 6 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)580 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N893 m
Westbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 50110 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Columbia St · 3, 8, N8180 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 frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 22 m
Railway line98 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 6 Powell St
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Crime near 6 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.
New buildings nearby:
- 55 W Hastings St Jan 2026
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 6 Powell St
What is 6 Powell St assessed at?
$8,686,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 6 Powell St built?
In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1973.
What is the zoning of 6 Powell St?
It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 6 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 6 Powell St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 6 Powell St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 6 Powell St had?
The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2026: addition or alteration ($200,000). More
Which schools serve 6 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 6 Powell St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 580 m away in a straight line.
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