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421 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 565 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Powell St.
Assessed 2026
$2,655,000
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 565 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 421 Powell St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $2,655,000, +46% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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2 new buildings and 12 demolitions within 300 m
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On or next to an arterial road (Powell St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 421 Powell St
Assessed at $2,655,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on Powell St. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Stadium-Chinatown Station is 1.1 km 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 421 Powell St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary456 m
Oppenheimer Park81 m
Wendy Poole Park375 m
Transit near 421 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Stadium-Chinatown (Expo Line)1.1 km
Westbound Powell St @ Jackson Ave · 209, 4, 775 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Dunlevy Ave · 209, 4, 7132 m
Westbound E Hastings St @ Jackson Ave · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35230 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 14, 16, 20, 22, 209, 210, 211, 214, N20, N35, R5
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 15 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 26 m
Railway line235 m
Truck route26 m
Crime near 421 Powell St
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Crime near 421 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: 2 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 436 E Hastings St Sep 2026
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 421 Powell St
What is 421 Powell St assessed at?
$2,655,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 421 Powell St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1982.
What is the zoning of 421 Powell St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 421 Powell St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 421 Powell St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 421 Powell St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 421 Powell St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 421 Powell St?
Stadium-Chinatown Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.
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