1895 Powell St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1908 on a 416 m² M-2 lot. Older than 95% of the buildings on Powell St.

Assessed 2026

$8,958,500

Zoning

M-2

Lot

≈ 416 m²

Built

1908

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What the records show for 1895 Powell St

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1 open rental-standards issue

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Zoned M-2

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What the record says: Lot about 416 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district M-2 (M).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1908: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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3 permits on this lot since 2017

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $8,958,500, +9% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Powell St)

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Railway line about 13 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 1895 Powell St

Assessed at $8,958,500 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 85% of the houses on Powell St. The lot is larger than 75% of the lots in Grandview-Woodland. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2021: addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1 ($20,000). School catchment: Britannia Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 2.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 1895 Powell St

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2026$8,958,500

Up 9% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Aug 2021 · Addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1$20,000

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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 416 m²

ZoningM-2

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1895 Powell St

Elementary catchmentBritannia Elementary

Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary

Sir William Macdonald Community471 m

MacDonald StrongStart Centre471 m

Tillicum Annex StrongStart Centre762 m

Oxford Park301 m

Cambridge Park306 m

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Transit near 1895 Powell St

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)2.3 km

Westbound Powell St @ Victoria Dr · 209, 4, 712 m

Eastbound Powell St @ Victoria Dr · 209, 4, 761 m

Westbound Dundas St @ Wall St · 209, 4, 7190 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 14, 16, 209, 210, 211, 214, N35

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 15 m

Railway line13 m

Truck route15 m

Crime near 1895 Powell 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 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

57 Lakewood Dr Oct 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Grandview-Woodland, the City issued 62 new-building permits and 59 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1895 Powell St

What is 1895 Powell St assessed at?

$8,958,500 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1895 Powell St built?

In 1908, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1920.

What is the zoning of 1895 Powell St?

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

What can be built at 1895 Powell St?

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

Is 1895 Powell St in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 1895 Powell St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1895 Powell 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 1895 Powell St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2021: addition or alteration ($20,000). More

Which schools serve 1895 Powell St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1895 Powell St?

VCC-Clark Station is 2.3 km away in a straight line.

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