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638 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1984 on a 1,134 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Newer than 72% of the buildings on Alexander St.
Assessed 2026
$3,143,000
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 1,134 m²
Built
1984
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What the records show for 638 Alexander St
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $3,143,000, +3% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Railway line about 98 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 638 Alexander St
Assessed at $3,143,000 for 2026 (−14% on 2025). Assessed higher than 54% of the houses on Alexander St. The lot is larger than 78% of the lots in Strathcona. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.4 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 638 Alexander St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary432 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre914 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary914 m
Oppenheimer Park313 m
MacLean Park549 m
Transit near 638 Alexander St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.4 km
Westbound Powell St @ Heatley Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 763 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Princess Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7178 m
Westbound Powell St @ Hawks Ave · 209, 4, 7210 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 front5 · Thornless Honeylocust
Ground elevation≈ 10 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 67 m
Railway line98 m
Truck route62 m
Crime near 638 Alexander St
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Crime near 638 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 638 Alexander St
What is 638 Alexander St assessed at?
$3,143,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 638 Alexander St built?
In 1984, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 638 Alexander St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 638 Alexander St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 638 Alexander St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 638 Alexander St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 638 Alexander St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 638 Alexander St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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