255 Union St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1994 on a 1,978 m² HA-1A lot with a rear lane. Newer than 81% of the buildings on Union St.

Assessed 2026
$1,030,000
Zoning
HA-1A
Lot
≈ 1,978 m²
Built
1994
3 notes2 clear

What the records show for 255 Union St

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About 255 Union St

Assessed at $1,030,000 for 2026 (+8% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Union St. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Strathcona. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 550 m away.

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Assessment history of 255 Union St

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2026$1,030,000
Up 36% since 2021
20202026

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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Area≈ 1,978 m²
ZoningHA-1A
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 255 Union St

Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary519 m
Crosstown Elementary631 m
Columbia College732 m
Thornton Park444 m
Trillium Park474 m

How catchments work

Transit near 255 Union St

Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)550 m
Southbound Gore Ave @ Union St · 2289 m
Northbound Gore Ave @ E Georgia St · 22129 m
Southbound Gore Ave @ Keefer St · 22148 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 209, 210, 211, 214, N19, N20, N35, N8, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 7 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadDunsmuir Viaduct, 79 m
SkyTrain guideway370 m
Railway line438 m
Truck route25 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near 255 Union 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: 1 new-building permit and 0 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 255 Union St

What is 255 Union St assessed at?

$1,030,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 255 Union St built?

In 1994, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 255 Union St?

It is zoned HA-1A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 255 Union St?

It is in a historic area district (HA-1A). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 255 Union St in a floodplain?

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

Is 255 Union St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 255 Union St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 255 Union St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 255 Union St?

Main Street-Science World Station is 550 m away in a straight line.

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