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279 Central St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1966 on a 3,350 m² FC-2 lot. Built in the same years as many buildings in Strathcona.
Assessed 2026
$28,044,581
Zoning
FC-2
Lot
≈ 3,350 m²
Built
1966
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What the records show for 279 Central St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned FC-2
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Assessed at $28,044,581, −30% 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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SkyTrain guideway about 131 m away
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Railway line about 38 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 279 Central St
Assessed at $28,044,581 for 2026 (−71% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Strathcona, above 95% of them. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 91% of the lots in Strathcona. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 230 m 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
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Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Columbia College253 m
St Francis Xavier626 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre894 m
Thornton Park284 m
Creekside Park459 m
Transit near 279 Central St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)230 m
Eastbound Terminal Ave @ Western St · 22119 m
Westbound Terminal Ave @ 300 Block · 22174 m
Southbound Main St @ Switchmen St · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8187 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 19, 22, 23, 84, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Nearest arterial roadTerminal Ave, 120 m
SkyTrain guideway131 m
Railway line38 m
Truck route120 m
Crime near 279 Central St
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Crime near 279 Central St
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
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In Strathcona, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 18 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 279 Central St
What is 279 Central St assessed at?
$28,044,581 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 279 Central St built?
In 1966, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 279 Central St?
It is zoned FC-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 279 Central St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 279 Central St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 279 Central St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 279 Central St?
Elementary: Mount Pleasant Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 279 Central St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 230 m away in a straight line.
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