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628 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1949 on a 278 m² HA-1A lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on Main St.
Assessed 2026
$1,862,200
Zoning
HA-1A
Lot
≈ 278 m²
Built
1949
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What the records show for 628 Main St
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Built 1949: ask about a buried oil tank
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Some permits are filed under another civic number
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Zoned HA-1A
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Assessed at $1,862,200, −34% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Main St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 628 Main St
Assessed at $1,862,200 for 2026 (−24% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Main St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 94% of the lots in Strathcona. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2025: addition or alteration, retail store ($5,000). School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 650 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017
UnlockFeb 2025 · Addition or alteration, retail store$5,000
3 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary528 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary578 m
Columbia College881 m
Sun Yat-Sen Gardens364 m
Andy Livingstone Park447 m
Transit near 628 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)650 m
Northbound Main St @ E Georgia St · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N819 m
Southbound Main St @ Keefer St · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N841 m
Eastbound E Pender St @ Main St · 22149 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 9 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 30 m
SkyTrain guideway343 m
Truck route30 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 628 Main St
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Crime near 628 Main 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
UnlockRezoning 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 628 Main St
What is 628 Main St assessed at?
$1,862,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 628 Main St built?
In 1949, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 628 Main St?
It is zoned HA-1A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 628 Main St?
It is in a historic area district (HA-1A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 628 Main St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 628 Main St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 628 Main St had?
The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Feb 2025: addition or alteration ($5,000). More
Which schools serve 628 Main St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 628 Main St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 650 m away in a straight line.
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