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638 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1925 on a 1,999 m² CD-1 (369) lot with a rear lane. Older than 92% of the buildings on Smithe St.
Assessed 2026
$28,446,000
Zoning
CD-1 (369)
Lot
≈ 1,999 m²
Built
1925
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What the records show for 638 Smithe St
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Valued like a lot, but the house is protected
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Built 1925: ask about a buried oil tank
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2 permits on this lot since 2017
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Zoned CD-1 (369)
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Assessed at $28,446,000, −6% 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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Outside the City floodplain
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About 638 Smithe St
Assessed at $28,446,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). Assessed higher than 85% of the houses on Smithe St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is larger than 76% of the lots in Downtown. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2019: addition or alteration, general office ($600,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Vancouver City Centre Station is 380 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockMar 2019 · Addition or alteration, general office$600,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 638 Smithe St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Pattison High School331 m
Pattison School331 m
The Westside School603 m
Yaletown Park327 m
Emery Barnes Park405 m
Transit near 638 Smithe St
Nearest SkyTrain: Vancouver City Centre (Canada Line)380 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N990 m
Northbound Granville St @ Smithe St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7139 m
Southbound Granville St @ Nelson St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7202 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 front2 · Pyramidal European Hornbeam
Ground elevation≈ 25 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadSeymour St, 32 m
SkyTrain guideway70 m
Crime near 638 Smithe St
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Crime near 638 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 638 Smithe St
What is 638 Smithe St assessed at?
$28,446,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 638 Smithe St built?
In 1925, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1986.
What is the zoning of 638 Smithe St?
It is zoned CD-1 (369) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 638 Smithe St?
It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (369)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 638 Smithe St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 638 Smithe St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 638 Smithe St had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2019: addition or alteration ($600,000). More
Which schools serve 638 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 638 Smithe St?
Vancouver City Centre Station is 380 m away in a straight line.
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