Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC

Strata lot 2 at 188 Smithe St: assessed at $832,000 in 2026. The lowest assessed of the 4 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$832,000
Change from last year
-1%
Strata lot
2
Built
1994
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Strata lot 2

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Assessed 2026$832,000
Change from last year−1%
Within the buildingThe lowest assessed of the 4 units in the building
Strata lotLot 2, plan LMS1588
Built1994
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 188 Smithe St

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Zoned DD

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Lot about 2,732 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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12 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Typical unit assessed at $1,127,000; the building +18% since 2021

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Strata from 1994: envelope repairs permitted in 2022

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On or next to an arterial road (Cambie St)

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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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About Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St

A 4-unit strata building, built 1994 on a 2,732 m² DD lot. Older than 81% of the buildings on Smithe St. Units are assessed from $832,000 to $1,685,000; the typical unit is $1,127,000. 12 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($64,090). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 460 m away.

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Assessment history of Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St

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Whole building, 4 units: units are assessed from $832,000 to $1,685,000, typical unit $1,127,000.

2026$4,499,700
Up 18% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 12 since 2017

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May 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$64,090
11 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
The Westside School257 m
Elsie Roy Elementary648 m
Crosstown Elementary766 m
Yaletown Park165 m
Helmcken Park293 m

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Transit near Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)460 m
Northbound Cambie St @ Nelson St · 689 m
Eastbound Nelson St @ Cambie St · 17, N15123 m
Northbound Smithe St @ Expo Blvd · 17, N15144 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 6, 17, 23, 240, 241, 246, 247, N15

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front10 · Armstrong Red Maple, Bowhall Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 9 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 28 m
SkyTrain guideway447 m
Truck route118 m

Crime near Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe 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: 3 new-building permits and 0 demolition permits.

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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 Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St

What is Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St assessed at?

$832,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. The lowest assessed of the 4 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St?

Strata lot 2 on strata plan LMS1588.

When was Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St built?

In 1994, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St?

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

Is Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St in a floodplain?

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

Is Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St had?

The City has issued 12 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: addition or alteration ($64,090). More

Which schools serve Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe 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 Strata lot 2 – 188 Smithe St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 460 m away in a straight line.

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