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657 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 282 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on E Cordova St.
Assessed 2026
$1,261,000
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 282 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 657 E Cordova St
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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $1,261,000, +25% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (E Cordova St)
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 657 E Cordova St
Assessed at $1,261,000 for 2026 (−1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 35% of the houses on E Cordova St. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Strathcona. On the Heritage Register. 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 · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 657 E Cordova St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary301 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre815 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary815 m
Oppenheimer Park317 m
MacLean Park405 m
Transit near 657 E Cordova St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.3 km
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Princess Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 769 m
Westbound Powell St @ Heatley Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 783 m
Eastbound E Hastings St @ Princess Ave · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35157 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 · Vanessa Persian Ironwood
Ground elevation≈ 13 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE Cordova St, 25 m
Railway line221 m
Truck route25 m
Crime near 657 E Cordova St
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Crime near 657 E Cordova 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 3 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 657 E Cordova St
What is 657 E Cordova St assessed at?
$1,261,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 657 E Cordova St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.
What is the zoning of 657 E Cordova St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 657 E Cordova St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 657 E Cordova St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 657 E Cordova St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 657 E Cordova St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 657 E Cordova St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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