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281 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
A strata home (one strata lot), built 1999 on a 3,421 m² CD-1 (361) lot with a rear lane. Newer than 82% of the buildings on Alexander St.
Typical unit, 2026
$1,794,000
Zoning
CD-1 (361)
Strata units
1
Built
1999
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What the records show for 281 Alexander St
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12 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years
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Strata from 1999: no envelope repair permit since 2017
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Zoned CD-1 (361)
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Assessed at $1,794,000, −6% since 2021
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Railway line about 26 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 281 Alexander St
12 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2024: addition or alteration, not applicable ($5,500). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 980 m away.
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Assessment history of 281 Alexander St
UnlockWhole building, 1 units: units are assessed from $1,794,000 to $1,794,000, typical unit $1,794,000.
2026$1,794,000
Down 6% since 2021
Permits on this building · 12 since 2017
UnlockApr 2024 · Addition or alteration, not applicable$5,500
11 more permits in the full report
Schools and parks near 281 Alexander St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary723 m
Crosstown Elementary884 m
Wendy Poole Park96 m
CRAB Park at Portside294 m
Transit near 281 Alexander St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)980 m
Westbound Powell St @ Gore Ave · 209, 4, 7143 m
Southbound Main St @ Powell St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7222 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Main St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7259 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 · European Beech
Ground elevation≈ 6 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 95 m
Railway line26 m
Truck route52 m
Crime near 281 Alexander St
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Crime near 281 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 2 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 281 Alexander St
What are the units at 281 Alexander St assessed at?
Units are assessed from $1,794,000 to $1,794,000; the typical unit is $1,794,000.
When was 281 Alexander St built?
In 1999, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 281 Alexander St?
It is zoned CD-1 (361) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 281 Alexander St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 281 Alexander St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 281 Alexander St had?
The City has issued 12 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2024: addition or alteration ($5,500). More
Which schools serve 281 Alexander St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 281 Alexander St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 980 m away in a straight line.
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