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479 Richards St, Vancouver, BC
A strata home (one strata lot), built 1996 on a 2,887 m² CD-1 (316) lot with a rear lane. Older than 74% of the buildings on Richards St.
Typical unit, 2026
$899,000
Zoning
CD-1 (316)
Strata units
1
Built
1996
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What the records show for 479 Richards St
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Strata from 1996: no envelope repair permit since 2017
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Zoned CD-1 (316)
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Assessed at $899,000, +17% since 2021
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On or next to an arterial road (W Pender St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 479 Richards St
11 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2026: addition or alteration, retail store ($3,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Granville Station is 210 m away.
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Assessment history of 479 Richards St
UnlockWhole building, 1 units: units are assessed from $899,000 to $899,000, typical unit $899,000.
2026$899,000
Up 17% since 2021
Permits on this building · 11 since 2017
UnlockJun 2026 · Addition or alteration, retail store$3,000
10 more permits in the full report
Schools and parks near 479 Richards St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy154 m
The Westside School690 m
Crosstown Elementary738 m
Cathedral Square198 m
Victory Square272 m
Transit near 479 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Granville (Expo Line)210 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 10, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 4, 5, 7, N19, N2230 m
Eastbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 14, 17, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 5, N15, N19, N2441 m
Southbound Richards St @ W Hastings St · 20, 544 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 · Columnar Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m
Nearest arterial roadW Pender St, 23 m
SkyTrain guideway164 m
Railway line251 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 479 Richards St
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Crime near 479 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 479 Richards St
What are the units at 479 Richards St assessed at?
Units are assessed from $899,000 to $899,000; the typical unit is $899,000.
When was 479 Richards St built?
In 1996, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 479 Richards St?
It is zoned CD-1 (316) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 479 Richards St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 479 Richards St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 479 Richards St had?
The City has issued 11 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2026: addition or alteration ($3,000). More
Which schools serve 479 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 479 Richards St?
Granville Station is 210 m away in a straight line.
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