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#508 – 538 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC
Strata unit #508 at 538 Smithe St: assessed at $628,000 in 2026. Assessed higher than 61% of the 50 units in the building.
Unit assessed 2026
$628,000
Change from last year
-6%
Strata lot
42
Built
2007
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Unit #508
UnlockAssessed 2026$628,000
Change from last year−6%
Within the buildingAssessed higher than 61% of the 50 units in the building
Strata lotLot 42, plan BCS2557
Built2007
Floor, from the unit number5
Same stack, 5 units (…08)$434,000 – $628,000
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017
What the records show for the building at 538 Smithe St
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Zoned DD
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Typical unit assessed at $594,000; the building +2% since 2021
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Strata building, 50 units, built 2007
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On or next to an arterial road (Richards St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About #508 – 538 Smithe St
A 50-unit strata building, built 2007 on a 1,388 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Newer than 53% of the buildings on Smithe St. Units are assessed from $430,000 to $966,000; the typical unit is $594,000. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2021: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($5,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Vancouver City Centre Station is 400 m away.
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Assessment history of #508 – 538 Smithe St
UnlockWhole building, 50 units: units are assessed from $430,000 to $966,000, typical unit $594,000.
2026$32,639,000
Up 2% since 2021
Permits on this building · 4 since 2017
UnlockApr 2021 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$5,000
3 more permits in the full report
Schools and parks near #508 – 538 Smithe St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Pattison High School437 m
Pattison School437 m
The Westside School502 m
Yaletown Park230 m
Emery Barnes Park403 m
Transit near #508 – 538 Smithe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Vancouver City Centre (Canada Line)400 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9115 m
Northbound Granville St @ Smithe St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7203 m
Westbound Robson St @ Granville St · 17, 20257 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 50, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N10, N15, N17, N24, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway177 m
Crime near #508 – 538 Smithe St
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Crime near #508 – 538 Smithe 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 0 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 #508 – 538 Smithe St
What is #508 – 538 Smithe St assessed at?
$628,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed higher than 61% of the 50 units in the building.
What is the strata lot number of #508 – 538 Smithe St?
Strata lot 42 on strata plan BCS2557.
When was #508 – 538 Smithe St built?
In 2007, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of #508 – 538 Smithe St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is #508 – 538 Smithe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is #508 – 538 Smithe St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has #508 – 538 Smithe St had?
The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2021: addition or alteration ($5,000). More
Which schools serve #508 – 538 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 #508 – 538 Smithe St?
Vancouver City Centre Station is 400 m away in a straight line.
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Other units in 538 Smithe St
Same floor (5)
- #501 $884,000
- #502 $742,000
- #503 $590,000
- #504 $598,000
- #505 $966,000
- #506 $544,000
- #507 $576,000
- #509 $432,000
Same stack (units ending in 08)
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