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657 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1901 on a 283 m² DEOD lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Powell St.
Assessed 2026
$1,103,800
Zoning
DEOD
Lot
≈ 283 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 657 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 $1,103,800, +16% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Powell St)
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Railway line about 131 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 657 Powell St
Assessed at $1,103,800 for 2026 (+5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses on Powell St. The land is 87% of the value. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.4 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 657 Powell St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary394 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre876 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary876 m
Oppenheimer Park315 m
MacLean Park504 m
Transit near 657 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.4 km
Westbound Powell St @ Heatley Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 718 m
Eastbound E Cordova St @ Princess Ave · 209, 210, 211, 214, 4, 7142 m
Westbound Powell St @ Hawks Ave · 209, 4, 7186 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 front1 · Bowhall Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 12 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 25 m
Railway line131 m
Truck route25 m
Crime near 657 Powell St
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Crime near 657 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 7 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 657 Powell St
What is 657 Powell St assessed at?
$1,103,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 657 Powell St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.
What is the zoning of 657 Powell St?
It is zoned DEOD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 657 Powell St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 657 Powell St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 657 Powell St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 657 Powell St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 657 Powell St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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