701 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1960 on a 13,952 m² CD-1 (402) lot. Older than 94% of the buildings on Great Northern Way.

Assessed 2026
$40,691,400
Zoning
CD-1 (402)
Lot
≈ 13,952 m²
Built
1960
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What the records show for 701 Great Northern Way

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Inside a designated floodplain

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Zoned CD-1 (402)

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What the record says
Lot about 13,952 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.

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $40,691,400, −36% 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 61 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 701 Great Northern Way

Assessed at $40,691,400 for 2026 (−51% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Strathcona, above 97% of them. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Strathcona. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 640 m away.

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Assessment history of 701 Great Northern Way

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2026$40,691,400
Down 36% since 2021
20202026

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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Area≈ 13,952 m²
ZoningCD-1 (402)
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 701 Great Northern Way

Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
St Francis Xavier499 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre568 m
Mount Pleasant Elementary568 m
Carolina Park233 m
Sahalli Park360 m

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Transit near 701 Great Northern Way

Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)640 m
Westbound Great Northern Way @ Foley St · 8475 m
Eastbound Great Northern Way @ Foley St · 84156 m
Eastbound Great Northern Way @ Carolina St · 84211 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 22, 84

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 9 m
Nearest arterial roadGreat Northern Way, 60 m
SkyTrain guideway396 m
Railway line61 m
Truck route60 m

Crime near 701 Great Northern Way

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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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 701 Great Northern Way

What is 701 Great Northern Way assessed at?

$40,691,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 701 Great Northern Way built?

In 1960, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 701 Great Northern Way?

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

What can be built at 701 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 701 Great Northern Way in a floodplain?

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

Is 701 Great Northern Way on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 701 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 701 Great Northern Way had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 701 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 701 Great Northern Way?

VCC-Clark Station is 640 m away in a straight line.

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