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237 Southern St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1944 on a 2,000 m² FC-2 lot. Older than 61% of the buildings in Strathcona.
Assessed 2026
$16,758,000
Zoning
FC-2
Lot
≈ 2,000 m²
Built
1944
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What the records show for 237 Southern St
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Built 1944: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned FC-2
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Assessed at $16,758,000, −45% 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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Railway line about 103 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 237 Southern St
Assessed at $16,758,000 for 2026 (−74% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses in Strathcona, above 92% of them. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 88% of the lots in Strathcona. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Mount Pleasant Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 290 m 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 catchmentMount Pleasant Elementary
Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary
Columbia College267 m
St Francis Xavier570 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre834 m
Thornton Park348 m
Creekside Park507 m
Transit near 237 Southern St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)290 m
Southbound Main St @ Switchmen St · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8164 m
Eastbound Terminal Ave @ Western St · 22183 m
Northbound Main St @ E 2nd Ave · 19, 3, 8, N19, N8208 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 19, 22, 23, 84, N19, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 4 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 143 m
SkyTrain guideway191 m
Railway line103 m
Truck route146 m
Crime near 237 Southern St
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Crime near 237 Southern 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 237 Southern St
What is 237 Southern St assessed at?
$16,758,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 237 Southern St built?
In 1944, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 237 Southern St?
It is zoned FC-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 237 Southern St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 237 Southern St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 237 Southern St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 237 Southern St?
Elementary: Mount Pleasant Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 237 Southern St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 290 m away in a straight line.
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