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298 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1928 on a 812 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Older than 67% of the buildings on Alexander St.
Assessed 2026
$5,142,000
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 812 m²
Built
1928
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What the records show for 298 Alexander St
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Built 1928: ask about a buried oil tank
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $5,142,000, +146% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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1 new buildings and 11 demolitions within 300 m
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Railway line about 108 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 298 Alexander St
Assessed at $5,142,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 70% of the houses on Alexander St. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in Strathcona. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2024: addition or alteration, artist studio - class b ($6,000,000). School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 950 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockDec 2024 · Addition or alteration, artist studio - class b$6,000,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 298 Alexander St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary655 m
Crosstown Elementary838 m
Wendy Poole Park124 m
Oppenheimer Park306 m
Transit near 298 Alexander St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)950 m
Westbound Powell St @ Gore Ave · 209, 4, 762 m
Southbound Main St @ Powell St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7165 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Main St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7184 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 10 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 68 m
Railway line108 m
Truck route24 m
Crime near 298 Alexander St
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Crime near 298 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 11 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 298 Alexander St
What is 298 Alexander St assessed at?
$5,142,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 298 Alexander St built?
In 1928, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 298 Alexander St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 298 Alexander St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 298 Alexander St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 298 Alexander St had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2024: addition or alteration ($6,000,000). More
Which schools serve 298 Alexander St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 298 Alexander St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 950 m away in a straight line.
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