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838 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1946 on a 799 m² M-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 64% of the buildings on Powell St.
Assessed 2026
$3,904,000
Zoning
M-2
Lot
≈ 799 m²
Built
1946
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What the records show for 838 Powell St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned M-2
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Assessed at $3,904,000, −14% 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 85 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 838 Powell St
Assessed at $3,904,000 for 2026 (−16% on 2025). Assessed higher than 75% of the houses on Powell St. The land is 90% of the value. The lot is larger than 71% of the lots in Strathcona. School catchment: Seymour Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.5 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
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Elementary catchmentSeymour Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary492 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre624 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary624 m
MacLean Park451 m
Oppenheimer Park584 m
Transit near 838 Powell St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.5 km
Eastbound Cordova Diversion @ Hawks Ave · 209, 4, 768 m
Westbound Powell St @ Hawks Ave · 209, 4, 7101 m
Westbound E Hastings St @ Campbell Ave · 14, 16, 20, N20, N35181 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≈ 10 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadPowell St, 33 m
Railway line85 m
Truck route33 m
Crime near 838 Powell St
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Crime near 838 Powell St
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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 838 Powell St
What is 838 Powell St assessed at?
$3,904,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 838 Powell St built?
In 1946, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 838 Powell St?
It is zoned M-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 838 Powell St?
It is in a industrial district (M-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 838 Powell St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 838 Powell St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 838 Powell St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 838 Powell St?
Elementary: Seymour Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 838 Powell St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.5 km away in a straight line.
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