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1490 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1940 on a 5,096 m² FCCDD lot. Older than 88% of the buildings in Fairview.
Assessed 2026
$26,870,800
Zoning
FCCDD
Lot
≈ 5,096 m²
Built
1940
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What the records show for 1490 Johnston St
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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years
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Built 1940: ask about a buried oil tank
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned FCCDD
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Assessed at $26,870,800, +10% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 1490 Johnston St
Assessed at $26,870,800 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Fairview, above 92% of them. The lot is larger than 96% of the lots in Fairview. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: addition or alteration, arts and culture indoor event, general office ($160,000). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: False Creek Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 960 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017
UnlockMay 2025 · Addition or alteration, arts and culture indoor event, general office$160,000
3 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentFalse Creek Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
False Creek Elementary621 m
Anchor Point Montessori768 m
Elsie Roy Elementary844 m
Granville Island Water Park134 m
Sutcliffe Park188 m
Transit near 1490 Johnston St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)960 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Anderson St · 50329 m
Westbound Lameys Mill Rd @ 1300 Block · 50345 m
Eastbound Lameys Mill Rd @ Fountain Way Court · 50346 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 50
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Nearest arterial roadGranville Bridge, 135 m
Railway line334 m
Truck route40 m
Noise by-law areaIntermediate Zone
Crime near 1490 Johnston St
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Crime near 1490 Johnston 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
UnlockRezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Fairview, the City issued 6 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1490 Johnston St
What is 1490 Johnston St assessed at?
$26,870,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1490 Johnston St built?
In 1940, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.
What is the zoning of 1490 Johnston St?
It is zoned FCCDD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 1490 Johnston St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 1490 Johnston St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1490 Johnston St had?
The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: addition or alteration ($160,000). More
Which schools serve 1490 Johnston St?
Elementary: False Creek Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1490 Johnston St?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 960 m away in a straight line.
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