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638 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A strata home (one strata lot), built 1987 on a 1,188 m² HA-1A lot with a rear lane. Newer than 65% of the buildings on Main St.
Typical unit, 2026
$880,700
Zoning
HA-1A
Strata units
1
Built
1987
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What the records show for 638 Main St
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Strata from 1987: no envelope repair permit since 2017
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Zoned HA-1A
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Assessed at $880,700, +23% since 2021
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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 638 Main St
5 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, general office ($6,500). School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 640 m away.
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Assessment history of 638 Main St
UnlockWhole building, 1 units: units are assessed from $880,700 to $880,700, typical unit $880,700.
2026$880,700
Up 23% since 2021
Permits on this building · 5 since 2017
UnlockSep 2026 · Addition or alteration, general office$6,500
4 more permits in the full report
Schools and parks near 638 Main St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary527 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary581 m
Columbia College866 m
Sun Yat-Sen Gardens367 m
Andy Livingstone Park447 m
Transit near 638 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)640 m
Northbound Main St @ E Georgia St · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N824 m
Southbound Main St @ Keefer St · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N845 m
Southbound Gore Ave @ Keefer St · 22155 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 front1 · Red Oak
Ground elevation≈ 9 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 30 m
SkyTrain guideway333 m
Truck route30 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 638 Main St
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Crime near 638 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
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 0 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 638 Main St
What are the units at 638 Main St assessed at?
Units are assessed from $880,700 to $880,700; the typical unit is $880,700.
When was 638 Main St built?
In 1987, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 638 Main St?
It is zoned HA-1A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 638 Main St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 638 Main St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 638 Main St had?
The City has issued 5 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($6,500). More
Which schools serve 638 Main St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 638 Main St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 640 m away in a straight line.
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