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796 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property on a 1,198 m² CD-1 (845) lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $9,528,200 for 2026 (−24% on 2025).
Assessed 2026
$9,528,200
Zoning
CD-1 (845)
Lot
≈ 1,198 m²
Built
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What the records show for 796 Main St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned CD-1 (845)
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Assessed at $9,528,200, −13% since 2023
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Value is almost all land
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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 796 Main St
Assessed higher than 83% of the houses on Main St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Strathcona. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 530 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 796 Main St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Crosstown Elementary530 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary613 m
Columbia College768 m
Sun Yat-Sen Gardens406 m
Thornton Park437 m
Transit near 796 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)530 m
Northbound Main St @ E Georgia St · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N8123 m
Southbound Main St @ Keefer St · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N8134 m
Southbound Gore Ave @ Union St · 22181 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≈ 7 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 30 m
SkyTrain guideway275 m
Railway line459 m
Truck route23 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)
Crime near 796 Main St
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Crime near 796 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 796 Main St
What is 796 Main St assessed at?
$9,528,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
What is the zoning of 796 Main St?
It is zoned CD-1 (845) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 796 Main St?
It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (845)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 796 Main St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 796 Main St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 796 Main St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 796 Main St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 796 Main St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 530 m away in a straight line.
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