311 Water St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1909 on a 361 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Water St.

Assessed 2026
$8,325,000
Zoning
HA-2
Lot
≈ 361 m²
Built
1909
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About 311 Water St

Assessed at $8,325,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 28% of the houses on Water St. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is smaller than 79% of the lots in Downtown. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2021: addition or alteration, barber shop or beauty salon ($1,000). Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Waterfront Station is 230 m away.

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Assessment history of 311 Water St

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2026$8,325,000
Down 33% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2021 · Addition or alteration, barber shop or beauty salon$1,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 361 m²
ZoningHA-2
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 311 Water St
Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Alexander Academy364 m
Crosstown Elementary686 m
The Westside School844 m
Victory Square276 m
Cathedral Square449 m

How catchments work

Transit near 311 Water St
Nearest SkyTrain: Waterfront (Canada Line, Expo Line, SeaBus, WCE)230 m
Eastbound W Cordova St @ Homer St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 50, 7, 8, N8106 m
Waterfront Station bus loop · 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 44, 50, N8, R5158 m
Southbound Richards St @ W Cordova St · 10178 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 44, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N15, N19, N20, N22, N24, N35, N8, R5, WCE

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Silver Maple
Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadWater St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway257 m
Railway line33 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 311 Water 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: 0 new-building permits and 3 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 311 Water St

What is 311 Water St assessed at?

$8,325,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 311 Water St built?

In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1972.

What is the zoning of 311 Water St?

It is zoned HA-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 311 Water St?

It is in a historic area district (HA-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 311 Water St in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is 311 Water St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

What building permits has 311 Water St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2021: addition or alteration ($1,000). More

Which schools serve 311 Water 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 311 Water St?

Waterfront Station is 230 m away in a straight line.

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