509 Richards St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 361 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 93% of the buildings on Richards St.

Assessed 2026
$7,761,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 361 m²
Built
1912
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What the records show for 509 Richards St

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About 509 Richards St

Assessed at $7,761,000 for 2026 (−28% on 2025). Assessed higher than 45% 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 Jun 2018: addition or alteration, general office ($275,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Granville Station is 160 m away.

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Assessment history of 509 Richards St

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2026$7,761,000
Down 49% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2018 · Addition or alteration, general office$275,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 361 m²
ZoningDD
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 509 Richards St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy193 m
The Westside School637 m
Crosstown Elementary721 m
Cathedral Square138 m
Victory Square271 m

How catchments work

Transit near 509 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Granville (Expo Line)160 m
Eastbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 14, 17, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 5, N15, N19, N2451 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 10, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 4, 5, 7, N19, N2258 m
Southbound Richards St @ W Hastings St · 20, 595 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≈ 25 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 24 m
SkyTrain guideway125 m
Railway line313 m
Truck route124 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 509 Richards 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: 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 509 Richards St

What is 509 Richards St assessed at?

$7,761,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 509 Richards St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1950.

What is the zoning of 509 Richards St?

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

What can be built at 509 Richards St?

It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 509 Richards St in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 509 Richards St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 509 Richards St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2018: addition or alteration ($275,000). More

Which schools serve 509 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 509 Richards St?

Granville Station is 160 m away in a straight line.

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