685 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1950 on a 18,248 m² CD-1 (402) lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Great Northern Way.

Assessed 2026

$127,895,297

Zoning

CD-1 (402)

Lot

≈ 18,248 m²

Built

1950

1 serious2 to check6 notes2 clear

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

What the records show for 685 Great Northern Way

Serious

Inside a designated floodplain

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Zoned CD-1 (402)

Free preview

What the record says: Lot about 18,248 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district CD-1 (402) (CD).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

The full report explains every finding like this one.

Check

6 permits on this lot since 2017, 3 in the last 3 years

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Check

Built 1950: ask about a buried oil tank

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Some permits are filed under another civic number

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Assessed at $127,895,297, +19% since 2021

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Railway line about 76 m away

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Clear

Not on the Heritage Register

Clear

Separated storm and sanitary sewers

Part of a full report: what each record says, what it means and what to do

What the full report adds to each finding

What the record says, with its date and number
What it means for a buyer
What to ask the seller and your realtor
The source of every line

See a sample report

Street view

About 685 Great Northern Way

Assessed at $127,895,297 for 2026 (−47% on 2025). The highest assessed house in Strathcona. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Strathcona. 6 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: addition or alteration, school - university or college ($40,000). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 840 m away.

Read every record and what to do next

Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.

Unlock full report for $20 CAD See a sample report

Assessment history of 685 Great Northern Way

Unlock

2026$127,895,297

Up 19% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 6 since 2017

Unlock

Jul 2026 · Addition or alteration, school - university or college$40,000

5 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Unlock

Area≈ 18,248 m²

ZoningCD-1 (402)

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 685 Great Northern Way

Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

St Francis Xavier314 m

Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre454 m

Mount Pleasant Elementary454 m

Carolina Park104 m

Sahalli Park390 m

How catchments work

Transit near 685 Great Northern Way

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)840 m

Eastbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina St · 8470 m

Westbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina Street · 8475 m

Westbound Great Northern Way @ Foley St · 84256 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 84

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front14 · European Hornbeam, Pear Species

Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 9 m

Nearest arterial roadGreat Northern Way, 58 m

SkyTrain guideway415 m

Railway line76 m

Truck route58 m

Crime near 685 Great Northern Way

Unlock

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Unlock

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Strathcona, the City issued 6 new-building permits and 17 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 685 Great Northern Way

What is 685 Great Northern Way assessed at?

$127,895,297 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 685 Great Northern Way built?

In 1950, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2012.

What is the zoning of 685 Great Northern Way?

It is zoned CD-1 (402) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 685 Great Northern Way?

It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (402)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 685 Great Northern Way in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is 685 Great Northern Way on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 685 Great Northern Way be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 685 Great Northern Way had?

The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: addition or alteration ($40,000). More

Which schools serve 685 Great Northern Way?

Elementary: Mount Pleasant Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 685 Great Northern Way?

VCC-Clark Station is 840 m away in a straight line.

Compare 685 Great Northern Way with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change

Other addresses on Great Northern Way

Full reportEvery record explained · PDF

Unlock $20

Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary