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259 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
$816,400
Zoning
HA-1A
Lot
≈ 1,978 m²
Built
1994
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What the records show for 259 Union St
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Zoned HA-1A
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Assessed at $816,400, +35% since 2021
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 259 Union St
Assessed at $816,400 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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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 catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary519 m
Crosstown Elementary631 m
Columbia College732 m
Thornton Park444 m
Trillium Park474 m
Transit near 259 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 259 Union St
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Crime near 259 Union 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 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 259 Union St
What is 259 Union St assessed at?
$816,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 259 Union St built?
In 1994, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 259 Union St?
It is zoned HA-1A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 259 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 259 Union St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 259 Union St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 259 Union St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 259 Union St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 259 Union St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 550 m away in a straight line.
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