626 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1921 on a 278 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 92% of the buildings on Seymour St.

Assessed 2026
$3,353,500
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1921
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What the records show for 626 Seymour St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says
Lot about 278 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1921: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,353,500, −44% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Seymour St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 52 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 626 Seymour St

Assessed at $3,353,500 for 2026 (−25% on 2025). Assessed higher than 20% of the houses on Seymour St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Downtown. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Granville Station is 80 m away.

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Assessment history of 626 Seymour St

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2026$3,353,500
Down 44% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 278 m²
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 626 Seymour St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy305 m
The Westside School571 m
Pattison High School702 m
Cathedral Square139 m
s??q?lxen?m'ts'exwts'a?xwi7331 m

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Transit near 626 Seymour St

Nearest SkyTrain: Granville (Expo Line)80 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Dunsmuir St · 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 4, 50, 7, N10, N15, N17, N19, N20, N24, N35, N8, N933 m
Southbound Richards St @ Dunsmuir St · 2068 m
Northbound Granville St @ Dunsmuir St · 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 4, 50, 7125 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≈ 31 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadSeymour St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway52 m
Railway line478 m
Truck route53 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 626 Seymour 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 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 626 Seymour St

What is 626 Seymour St assessed at?

$3,353,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 626 Seymour St built?

In 1921, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 626 Seymour St?

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

What can be built at 626 Seymour St?

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

Is 626 Seymour St in a floodplain?

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

Is 626 Seymour St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 626 Seymour St be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 626 Seymour St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 626 Seymour 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 626 Seymour St?

Granville Station is 80 m away in a straight line.

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