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794 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1960 on a 847 m² M-2 lot with a rear lane. Built in the same years as many buildings on Powell St.
Assessed 2026
$3,808,700
Zoning
M-2
Lot
≈ 847 m²
Built
1960
7 notes2 clear
What the records show for 794 Powell St
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Zoned M-2
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Assessed at $3,808,700, −24% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Powell St)
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Railway line about 109 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 794 Powell St
Assessed at $3,808,700 for 2026 (−26% on 2025). Assessed higher than 73% of the houses on Powell St. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in Strathcona. 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 794 Powell St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary439 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre689 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary689 m
MacLean Park438 m
Oppenheimer Park503 m
Transit near 794 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.4 km
Westbound Powell St @ Hawks Ave · 209, 4, 736 m
Eastbound Cordova Diversion @ Hawks Ave · 209, 4, 790 m
Westbound E Hastings St @ Hawks 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 front1 · Fairview Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 10 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 27 m
Railway line109 m
Truck route27 m
Crime near 794 Powell St
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Crime near 794 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
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In Strathcona, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 18 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 794 Powell St
What is 794 Powell St assessed at?
$3,808,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 794 Powell St built?
In 1960, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 794 Powell St?
It is zoned M-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 794 Powell St?
It is in a industrial district (M-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 794 Powell St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 794 Powell St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 794 Powell St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 794 Powell St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 794 Powell St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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