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229 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1933 on a 712 m² I-4 lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on Alexander St.
Assessed 2026
$6,050,000
Zoning
I-4
Lot
≈ 712 m²
Built
1933
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What the records show for 229 Alexander St
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Built 1933: ask about a buried oil tank
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Sloped lot: about 5 m of fall
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned I-4
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Assessed at $6,050,000, −1% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Railway line about 30 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 229 Alexander St
Assessed at $6,050,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 78% of the houses on Alexander St. The lot is larger than 70% of the lots in Strathcona. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 940 m away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 229 Alexander St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary740 m
Crosstown Elementary844 m
Wendy Poole Park53 m
CRAB Park at Portside258 m
Transit near 229 Alexander St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)940 m
Westbound Powell St @ Gore Ave · 209, 4, 7138 m
Southbound Main St @ Powell St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7190 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Main St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7238 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 20, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N20, N35, N8, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Maple Species
Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level
Slope across the lotSloped, about 5 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 51 m
Railway line30 m
Truck route28 m
Crime near 229 Alexander St
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Crime near 229 Alexander 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
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 4 demolition permits.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Strathcona, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 18 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 229 Alexander St
What is 229 Alexander St assessed at?
$6,050,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 229 Alexander St built?
In 1933, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 229 Alexander St?
It is zoned I-4 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 229 Alexander St?
It is in a industrial district (I-4). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 229 Alexander St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 229 Alexander St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 229 Alexander St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 229 Alexander St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 229 Alexander St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 940 m away in a straight line.
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