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505 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1951 on a 977 m² I-4 lot with a rear lane. Older than 56% of the buildings on Alexander St.
Assessed 2026
$5,824,900
Zoning
I-4
Lot
≈ 977 m²
Built
1951
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What the records show for 505 Alexander St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned I-4
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Assessed at $5,824,900, −18% 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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Railway line about 107 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 505 Alexander St
Assessed at $5,824,900 for 2026 (−18% on 2025). Assessed higher than 76% of the houses on Alexander St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 76% of the lots in Strathcona. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 1.3 km 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 505 Alexander St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary508 m
Oppenheimer Park204 m
Wendy Poole Park482 m
Transit near 505 Alexander St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)1.3 km
Westbound Powell St @ Jackson Ave · 209, 4, 7135 m
Westbound Powell St @ Heatley Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7254 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Dunlevy Ave · 209, 4, 7272 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 14, 16, 20, 209, 210, 211, 214, N20, N35
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 12 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 134 m
Railway line107 m
Truck route39 m
Crime near 505 Alexander St
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Crime near 505 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 7 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 505 Alexander St
What is 505 Alexander St assessed at?
$5,824,900 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 505 Alexander St built?
In 1951, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 505 Alexander St?
It is zoned I-4 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 505 Alexander St?
It is in a industrial district (I-4). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 505 Alexander St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 505 Alexander St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 505 Alexander St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 505 Alexander St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 505 Alexander St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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