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650 Richards St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 835 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 98% of the buildings on Richards St.
Assessed 2026
$10,090,600
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 835 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 650 Richards St
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Valued like a lot, but the house is protected
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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $10,090,600, −44% 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 90 m away
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 650 Richards St
Assessed at $10,090,600 for 2026 (−25% on 2025). Assessed higher than 59% of the houses on Richards St. The land is 99% of the value. 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 · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 650 Richards St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy384 m
The Westside School466 m
Crosstown Elementary700 m
Cathedral Square102 m
Victory Square366 m
Transit near 650 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Granville (Expo Line)180 m
Southbound Richards St @ Dunsmuir St · 2038 m
Westbound W Georgia St @ Richards St · 250, 253, 25476 m
Westbound W Georgia St @ Homer St · 240, 241, 246, 247, N2483 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 front2 · Brandon Elm
Ground elevation≈ 33 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway90 m
Truck route86 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 650 Richards St
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Crime near 650 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 2 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 650 Richards St
What is 650 Richards St assessed at?
$10,090,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 650 Richards St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 650 Richards St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 650 Richards St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 650 Richards St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 650 Richards St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 650 Richards St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 650 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 650 Richards St?
Granville Station is 180 m away in a straight line.
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