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628 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1920 on a 475 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Rupert St.

Assessed 2026

$1,721,400

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 475 m²

Built

1920

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What the records show for 628 Rupert St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 475 m², 12.8 m wide and 37.1 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1920: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,721,400, +31% 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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10 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m

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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 628 Rupert St

Assessed at $1,721,400 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 55% of the houses on Rupert St. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 89% of the lots in Hastings-Sunrise. School catchment: Lord Elementary and Templeton Secondary. Rupert Station is 2.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 628 Rupert St

2026$1,721,400

Up 31% 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

Area≈ 475 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 628 Rupert St

Elementary catchmentLord Elementary

Secondary catchmentTempleton Secondary

Dr A R Lord Elementary470 m

Sir John Franklin Community575 m

Sir Matthew Begbie Elementary853 m

Hastings Community Park461 m

Adanac Park599 m

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Transit near 628 Rupert St

Nearest SkyTrain: Rupert (Millennium Line)2.0 km

Eastbound Adanac St @ Rupert St · 27160 m

Southbound Rupert St @ Adanac St · 27195 m

Westbound E Hastings St @ Cassiar St · 14, N35273 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 14, 27, 28, 130, N35

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Autumn Flame Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 29 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadE Hastings St, 255 m

Truck route99 m

Crime near 628 Rupert St

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 10 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Hastings-Sunrise, the City issued 221 new-building permits and 134 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 628 Rupert St

What is 628 Rupert St assessed at?

$1,721,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 628 Rupert St built?

In 1920, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 628 Rupert St?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 628 Rupert St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 628 Rupert St in a floodplain?

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

Is 628 Rupert St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 628 Rupert 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 628 Rupert St had?

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

Which schools serve 628 Rupert St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 628 Rupert St?

Rupert Station is 2.0 km away in a straight line.

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