50 Water St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1901 on a 881 m² HA-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 82% of the buildings on Water St.

Assessed 2026

$11,016,000

Zoning

HA-2

Lot

≈ 881 m²

Built

1901

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What the records show for 50 Water St

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On the Heritage Register, category C, designated

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Inside a designated floodplain

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Zoned HA-2

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What the record says: Lot about 881 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district HA-2 (HA).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $11,016,000, +5% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Water St)

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Railway line about 94 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 50 Water St

Assessed at $11,016,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 44% of the houses on Water St. Inside the floodplain. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Waterfront Station is 510 m away.

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Assessment history of 50 Water St

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2026$11,016,000

Up 5% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 881 m²

ZoningHA-2

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 50 Water St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Crosstown Elementary537 m

Alexander Academy629 m

The Westside School860 m

Pioneer Place (Pigeon Park)207 m

CRAB Park at Portside294 m

How catchments work

Transit near 50 Water St

Nearest SkyTrain: Waterfront (Canada Line, Expo Line, SeaBus, WCE)510 m

Westbound W Cordova St @ Abbott St · 50120 m

Eastbound W Cordova St @ Carrall St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 3, 4, 7, 8, N8133 m

Westbound W Hastings St @ Abbott St · R5178 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadWater St, 36 m

Railway line94 m

Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 50 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: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

55 W Hastings St Jan 2026

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 50 Water St

What is 50 Water St assessed at?

$11,016,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 50 Water St built?

In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2006.

What is the zoning of 50 Water St?

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

What can be built at 50 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 50 Water St in a floodplain?

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

Is 50 Water St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 50 Water 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. More

What building permits has 50 Water St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 50 Water St?

Elementary: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 50 Water St?

Waterfront Station is 510 m away in a straight line.

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