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1689 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1912 on a 11,807 m² FCCDD lot. Older than 95% of the buildings in Fairview.
Assessed 2026
$30,337,767
Zoning
FCCDD
Lot
≈ 11,807 m²
Built
1912
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What the records show for 1689 Johnston St
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15 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years
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Built 1912: 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 $30,337,767, +8% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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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 1689 Johnston St
Assessed at $30,337,767 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Fairview, above 93% of them. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Fairview. 15 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: addition or alteration, retail store ($500,000). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: False Creek Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 940 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 15 since 2017
UnlockAug 2024 · Addition or alteration, retail store$500,000
14 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentFalse Creek Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Anchor Point Montessori571 m
False Creek Elementary835 m
Elsie Roy Elementary891 m
Granville Island Water Park337 m
May & Lorne Brown Park350 m
Transit near 1689 Johnston St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)940 m
Westbound Beach Ave @ Howe St · 23329 m
Westbound W 2nd Ave @ Anderson St · 50418 m
Eastbound W 2nd Ave @ Anderson St · 50434 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 23
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 2 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 4 m
Nearest arterial roadGranville Bridge, 85 m
Railway line432 m
Truck route59 m
Noise by-law areaIntermediate Zone
Crime near 1689 Johnston St
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Crime near 1689 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 1689 Johnston St
What is 1689 Johnston St assessed at?
$30,337,767 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1689 Johnston St built?
In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 1689 Johnston St?
It is zoned FCCDD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 1689 Johnston St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 1689 Johnston St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1689 Johnston St had?
The City has issued 15 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2024: addition or alteration ($500,000). More
Which schools serve 1689 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 1689 Johnston St?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 940 m away in a straight line.
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