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432 Richards St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1911 on a 234 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 95% of the buildings on Richards St.
Assessed 2026
$3,180,331
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 234 m²
Built
1911
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What the records show for 432 Richards St
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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank
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Sloped lot: about 2 m of fall
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $3,180,331, +13% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Richards St)
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 432 Richards St
Assessed at $3,180,331 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses on Richards St. The lot is smaller than 95% of the lots in Downtown. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Waterfront Station is 250 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy208 m
The Westside School664 m
Crosstown Elementary681 m
Cathedral Square195 m
Victory Square212 m
Transit near 432 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Waterfront (Canada Line, Expo Line, SeaBus, WCE)250 m
Southbound Richards St @ W Hastings St · 20, 534 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 10, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 4, 5, 7, N19, N2289 m
Eastbound W Hastings St @ Seymour St · 14, 16, 20, N20, N3595 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 44, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N10, N15, N17, N19, N20, N22, N24, N35, N8, N9, R5, WCE
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Celebration Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 22 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSloped, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 22 m
SkyTrain guideway202 m
Railway line248 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 432 Richards St
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Crime near 432 Richards 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 3 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 432 Richards St
What is 432 Richards St assessed at?
$3,180,331 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 432 Richards St built?
In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1972.
What is the zoning of 432 Richards St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 432 Richards St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 432 Richards St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 432 Richards St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 432 Richards St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 432 Richards 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 432 Richards St?
Waterfront Station is 250 m away in a straight line.
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