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259 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1907 on a 283 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Older than 83% of the buildings on Powell St.
Assessed 2026
$4,793,836
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 283 m²
Built
1907
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What the records show for 259 Powell St
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Built 1907: ask about a buried oil tank
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1 permit on this lot since 2017
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $4,793,836, +11% 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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1 new buildings and 11 demolitions within 300 m
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On or next to an arterial road (Powell St)
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Railway line about 151 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 259 Powell St
Assessed at $4,793,836 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses on Powell St. The land is 93% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2018: addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 930 m away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Dec 2018 · Addition or alteration, restaurant - class 1$0
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary623 m
Crosstown Elementary814 m
Wendy Poole Park153 m
Oppenheimer Park285 m
Transit near 259 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)930 m
Westbound Powell St @ Gore Ave · 209, 4, 719 m
Southbound Main St @ Powell St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7142 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Main St · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7146 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 50, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 12 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 25 m
Railway line151 m
Truck route22 m
Crime near 259 Powell St
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Crime near 259 Powell 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 11 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 259 Powell St
What is 259 Powell St assessed at?
$4,793,836 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 259 Powell St built?
In 1907, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.
What is the zoning of 259 Powell St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 259 Powell St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 259 Powell St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 259 Powell St had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2018: addition or alteration. More
Which schools serve 259 Powell St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 259 Powell St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 930 m away in a straight line.
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