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518 Richards St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1909 on a 833 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 96% of the buildings on Richards St.
Assessed 2026
$2,706,002
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 833 m²
Built
1909
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What the records show for 518 Richards St
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On the Heritage Register, category B
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Built 1909: ask about a buried oil tank
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3 permits on this lot since 2017
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $2,706,002, +11% 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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SkyTrain guideway about 97 m away
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 518 Richards St
Assessed at $2,706,002 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 14% of the houses on Richards St. The land is 88% of the value. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2022: new building, multiple dwelling ($10,500,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Granville Station is 180 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017
UnlockJan 2022 · New building, multiple dwelling$10,500,000
2 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 518 Richards St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy249 m
The Westside School583 m
Crosstown Elementary672 m
Cathedral Square91 m
Victory Square238 m
Transit near 518 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Granville (Expo Line)180 m
Eastbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 14, 17, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 5, N15, N19, N24107 m
Westbound W Pender St @ Seymour St · 10, 19, 209, 210, 211, 214, 22, 4, 5, 7, N19, N22113 m
Southbound Richards St @ W Hastings St · 20, 5126 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
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 27 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway97 m
Railway line352 m
Truck route95 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 518 Richards St
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Crime near 518 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 518 Richards St
What is 518 Richards St assessed at?
$2,706,002 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 518 Richards St built?
In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1930.
What is the zoning of 518 Richards St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 518 Richards St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 518 Richards St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 518 Richards St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 518 Richards St had?
The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2022: new building ($10,500,000). More
Which schools serve 518 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 518 Richards St?
Granville Station is 180 m away in a straight line.
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