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279 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1928 on a 283 m² HA-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 62% of the buildings on E Pender St.
Assessed 2026
$2,391,000
Zoning
HA-1
Lot
≈ 283 m²
Built
1928
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What the records show for 279 E Pender St
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Built 1928: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned HA-1
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Assessed at $2,391,000, +1% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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2 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 279 E Pender St
Assessed at $2,391,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 73% of the houses on E Pender St. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 840 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
UnlockSchools and parks near 279 E Pender St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary465 m
Crosstown Elementary677 m
Oppenheimer Park340 m
Wendy Poole Park435 m
Transit near 279 E Pender St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)840 m
Westbound E Pender St @ Gore Ave · 2218 m
Eastbound E Hastings St @ Main St · R581 m
Eastbound E Pender St @ Main St · 22111 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 15 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadE Hastings St, 79 m
Railway line453 m
Truck route79 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 279 E Pender St
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Crime near 279 E Pender 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: 2 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 436 E Hastings St Sep 2026
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 279 E Pender St
What is 279 E Pender St assessed at?
$2,391,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 279 E Pender St built?
In 1928, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1971.
What is the zoning of 279 E Pender St?
It is zoned HA-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 279 E Pender St?
It is in a historic area district (HA-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 279 E Pender St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 279 E Pender St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 279 E Pender St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 279 E Pender St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 279 E Pender St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 840 m away in a straight line.
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