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601 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1927 on a 2,501 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 91% of the buildings on Smithe St.
Assessed 2026
$62,043,000
Zoning
DD
Lot
≈ 2,501 m²
Built
1927
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What the records show for 601 Smithe St
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Built 1927: ask about a buried oil tank
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Zoned DD
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Assessed at $62,043,000, −23% since 2021
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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 70 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 601 Smithe St
Assessed at $62,043,000 for 2026 (−22% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Smithe St, above 92% of them. The lot is larger than 81% of the lots in Downtown. 6 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2025: addition or alteration, theatre ($250,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Vancouver City Centre Station is 290 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 6 since 2017
UnlockJun 2025 · Addition or alteration, theatre$250,000
5 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Pattison High School363 m
Pattison School363 m
The Westside School576 m
Yaletown Park360 m
Emery Barnes Park490 m
Transit near 601 Smithe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Vancouver City Centre (Canada Line)290 m
Northbound Granville St @ Smithe St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 772 m
Westbound Robson St @ Granville St · 17, 20137 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9173 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 50, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N10, N15, N17, N19, N20, N22, N24, N35, N8, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 27 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 2 m
Nearest arterial roadSeymour St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway70 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 601 Smithe St
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Crime near 601 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 601 Smithe St
What is 601 Smithe St assessed at?
$62,043,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 601 Smithe St built?
In 1927, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1984.
What is the zoning of 601 Smithe St?
It is zoned DD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 601 Smithe St?
It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 601 Smithe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 601 Smithe St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 601 Smithe St had?
The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2025: addition or alteration ($250,000). More
Which schools serve 601 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 601 Smithe St?
Vancouver City Centre Station is 290 m away in a straight line.
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