508 Powell St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1955 on a 1,695 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Powell St.

Assessed 2026
$18,037,000
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 1,695 m²
Built
1955
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What the records show for 508 Powell St

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About 508 Powell St

Assessed at $18,037,000 for 2026 (+49% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Powell St, above 96% of them. The lot is larger than 84% of the lots in Strathcona. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 508 Powell St

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2026$18,037,000
20222026

Permits on this lot · 6 since 2017

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Aug 2026 · Addition or alteration, general office$80,000
5 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 1,695 m²
ZoningDEOD
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 508 Powell St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary338 m
Oppenheimer Park128 m
MacLean Park531 m

How catchments work

Transit near 508 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.2 km
Westbound Powell St @ Jackson Ave · 209, 4, 795 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Princess Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7148 m
Westbound E Hastings St @ Princess Ave · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35170 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 4, 7, 14, 16, 20, 209, 210, 211, 214, N20, N35

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 17 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 32 m
Railway line249 m
Truck route32 m

Crime near 508 Powell St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 508 Powell St

What is 508 Powell St assessed at?

$18,037,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 508 Powell St built?

In 1955, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 508 Powell St?

It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 508 Powell St in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 508 Powell St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

What building permits has 508 Powell St had?

The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2026: addition or alteration ($80,000). More

Which schools serve 508 Powell St?

Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 508 Powell St?

Main Street-Science World Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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