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956 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 231 m² FC-1 lot. The oldest building on Main St.
Assessed 2026
$3,814,100
Zoning
FC-1
Lot
≈ 231 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 956 Main St
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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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Zoned FC-1
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Assessed at $3,814,100, +16% 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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About 956 Main St
Assessed at $3,814,100 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 46% of the houses on Main St. The land is 95% of the value. The lot is smaller than 97% of the lots in Strathcona. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2018: addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1, rooming house ($50,000). Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 310 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Apr 2018 · Addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1, rooming house$50,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Columbia College578 m
Crosstown Elementary598 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary729 m
Thornton Park216 m
Creekside Park296 m
Transit near 956 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)310 m
Northbound Main St @ National Ave · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N864 m
Southbound Main St @ National Ave · 19, 22, 3, 8, N19, N8159 m
Eastbound National Ave @ Quebec St · 23180 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 19, 22, 23, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Red Oak
Ground elevation≈ 3 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 27 m
SkyTrain guideway217 m
Railway line262 m
Truck route27 m
Crime near 956 Main St
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Crime near 956 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 956 Main St
What is 956 Main St assessed at?
$3,814,100 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 956 Main St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1950.
What is the zoning of 956 Main St?
It is zoned FC-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 956 Main St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 956 Main St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 956 Main St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2018: addition or alteration ($50,000). More
Which schools serve 956 Main St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 956 Main St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 310 m away in a straight line.
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