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440 Richards St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1906 on a 361 m² DD lot. Older than 97% of the buildings on Richards St.
Assessed 2026
$8,737,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 361 m²
Built
1906
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What the records show for 440 Richards St
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Built 1906: ask about a buried oil tank
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $8,737,000, ±0% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 440 Richards St
Assessed at $8,737,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 48% of the houses on Richards St. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2022: addition or alteration, cannabis store ($40,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Granville Station is 240 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Dec 2022 · Addition or alteration, cannabis store$40,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy210 m
The Westside School652 m
Crosstown Elementary681 m
Cathedral Square178 m
Victory Square215 m
Transit near 440 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Granville (Expo Line)240 m
Southbound Richards St @ W Hastings St · 20, 545 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 10, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 4, 5, 7, N19, N2283 m
Eastbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 14, 17, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 5, N15, N19, N2490 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 frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 20 m
SkyTrain guideway184 m
Railway line265 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 440 Richards St
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Crime near 440 Richards St
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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 440 Richards St
What is 440 Richards St assessed at?
$8,737,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 440 Richards St built?
In 1906, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 440 Richards St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 440 Richards St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 440 Richards St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 440 Richards St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 440 Richards St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2022: addition or alteration ($40,000). More
Which schools serve 440 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 440 Richards St?
Granville Station is 240 m away in a straight line.
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