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488 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 2010 on a 9,774 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Newer than 99% of the buildings on Powell St.
Assessed 2026
$18,878,000
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 9,774 m²
Built
2010
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What the records show for 488 Powell St
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On the Heritage Register
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Zoned DEOD
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Assessed at $18,878,000, +2% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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2 new buildings and 12 demolitions within 300 m
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 488 Powell St
Assessed at $18,878,000 for 2026 (−3% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Powell St, above 97% of them. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 97% of the lots in Strathcona. 12 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: temporary structure, park or playground ($32,395). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.1 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 12 since 2017
UnlockJul 2026 · Temporary structure, park or playground$32,395
11 more permits in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 488 Powell St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary364 m
Oppenheimer Park13 m
Wendy Poole Park442 m
Transit near 488 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.1 km
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Dunlevy Ave · 209, 4, 768 m
Westbound Powell St @ Jackson Ave · 209, 4, 773 m
Westbound E Hastings St @ Jackson Ave · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35140 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≈ 17 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 2 m
Nearest arterial roadE Cordova St, 42 m
Railway line315 m
Truck route42 m
Crime near 488 Powell St
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Crime near 488 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 488 Powell St
What is 488 Powell St assessed at?
$18,878,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 488 Powell St built?
In 2010, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1981.
What is the zoning of 488 Powell St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 488 Powell St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 488 Powell St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 488 Powell St had?
The City has issued 12 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2026: temporary structure ($32,395). More
Which schools serve 488 Powell St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 488 Powell St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.
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