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898 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property on a 13,725 m² M-1 lot with a rear lane. Assessed at $2 for 2026 (−100% on 2025).
Assessed 2026
$2
Zoning
M-1
Lot
≈ 13,725 m²
Built
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What the records show for 898 Main St
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2 permits on this lot since 2017
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned M-1
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Assessed at $2, −100% since 2021
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On or next to an arterial road (Dunsmuir Viaduct)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 898 Main St
One of the lowest assessed houses on Main St. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Strathcona. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2023: addition or alteration, temporary modular housing ($45,000). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 470 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockAug 2023 · Addition or alteration, temporary modular housing$45,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 898 Main St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary581 m
Crosstown Elementary619 m
Columbia College667 m
Thornton Park363 m
Creekside Park450 m
Transit near 898 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)470 m
Southbound Gore Ave @ Union St · 22100 m
Northbound Gore Ave @ E Georgia St · 22211 m
Northbound Main St @ E Georgia St · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N8220 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 19, 22, 23, 209, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 10 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 6 m
Nearest arterial roadDunsmuir Viaduct, 4 m
SkyTrain guideway320 m
Railway line364 m
Truck route4 m
Crime near 898 Main St
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Crime near 898 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 898 Main St
What is 898 Main St assessed at?
$2 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
What is the zoning of 898 Main St?
It is zoned M-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 898 Main St?
It is in a industrial district (M-1). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 898 Main St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 898 Main St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 898 Main St had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2023: addition or alteration ($45,000). More
Which schools serve 898 Main St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 898 Main St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 470 m away in a straight line.
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