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240 Northern St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1942 on a 639 m² FC-2 lot. Older than 61% of the buildings in Strathcona.
Assessed 2026
$5,859,212
Zoning
FC-2
Lot
≈ 639 m²
Built
1942
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What the records show for 240 Northern St
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Built 1942: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned FC-2
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Assessed at $5,859,212, +43% 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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SkyTrain guideway about 141 m away
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Railway line about 28 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 240 Northern St
Assessed at $5,859,212 for 2026 (±0% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses in Strathcona. The land is 95% of the value. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 190 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 240 Northern St
Elementary catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Columbia College307 m
St Francis Xavier664 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre927 m
Thornton Park267 m
Creekside Park413 m
Transit near 240 Northern St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)190 m
Eastbound Terminal Ave @ Western St · 22108 m
Southbound Main St @ Switchmen St · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8151 m
Main Street-Science World Station bus loop · 3, 8, 19, 22, N19, N8181 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 19, 22, 23, 84, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 67 m
SkyTrain guideway141 m
Railway line28 m
Truck route67 m
Crime near 240 Northern St
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Crime near 240 Northern St
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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 240 Northern St
What is 240 Northern St assessed at?
$5,859,212 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 240 Northern St built?
In 1942, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 240 Northern St?
It is zoned FC-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 240 Northern St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 240 Northern St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 240 Northern St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 240 Northern St?
Elementary: Mount Pleasant Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 240 Northern St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 190 m away in a straight line.
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