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688 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1912 on a 283 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Older than 81% of the buildings on Alexander St.
Assessed 2026
$1,571,566
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 283 m²
Built
1912
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What the records show for 688 Alexander St
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2 permits on this lot since 2017
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $1,571,566, +12% 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 83 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 688 Alexander St
Assessed at $1,571,566 for 2026 (+4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 24% of the houses on Alexander St. The land is 92% of the value. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2020: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($30,000). 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 · 2 since 2017
UnlockJun 2020 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$30,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 688 Alexander St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary442 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre888 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary888 m
Oppenheimer Park345 m
MacLean Park543 m
Transit near 688 Alexander St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.4 km
Westbound Powell St @ Heatley Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 764 m
Westbound Powell St @ Hawks Ave · 209, 4, 7178 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Princess Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7190 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 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 10 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 69 m
Railway line83 m
Truck route27 m
Crime near 688 Alexander St
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Crime near 688 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 6 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 688 Alexander St
What is 688 Alexander St assessed at?
$1,571,566 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 688 Alexander St built?
In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1952.
What is the zoning of 688 Alexander St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 688 Alexander St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 688 Alexander St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 688 Alexander St had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2020: addition or alteration ($30,000). More
Which schools serve 688 Alexander St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 688 Alexander St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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