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520 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1974 on a 566 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Newer than 60% of the buildings on Alexander St.
Assessed 2026
$4,648,000
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 566 m²
Built
1974
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What the records show for 520 Alexander St
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $4,648,000, +38% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Railway line about 144 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 520 Alexander St
Assessed at $4,648,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 67% of the houses on Alexander St. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration, wholesaling - class a, general office ($1,900,000). School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.3 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Oct 2026 · Addition or alteration, wholesaling - class a, general office$1,900,000
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 520 Alexander St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary432 m
Oppenheimer Park195 m
Wendy Poole Park551 m
Transit near 520 Alexander St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.3 km
Westbound Powell St @ Jackson Ave · 209, 4, 7130 m
Westbound Powell St @ Heatley Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7166 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Princess Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7203 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 front1 · Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 14 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 69 m
Railway line144 m
Truck route55 m
Crime near 520 Alexander St
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Crime near 520 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 8 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 520 Alexander St
What is 520 Alexander St assessed at?
$4,648,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 520 Alexander St built?
In 1974, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 520 Alexander St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 520 Alexander St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 520 Alexander St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 520 Alexander St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2026: addition or alteration ($1,900,000). More
Which schools serve 520 Alexander St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 520 Alexander St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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