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521 Union St, Vancouver, BC
A 2-unit strata building, built 1901 on a 283 m² RT-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 90% of the buildings on Union St.
Typical unit, 2026
$1,385,000
Zoning
RT-3
Strata units
2
Built
1901
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What the records show for 521 Union St
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Major improvement in 2017, no permit found
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned RT-3
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Typical unit assessed at $1,385,000
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Strata building, 2 units, built 1901
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 521 Union St
Units are assessed from $1,385,000 to $1,385,000; the typical unit is $1,385,000. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 750 m away.
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Assessment history of 521 Union St
UnlockWhole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,385,000 to $1,385,000, typical unit $1,385,000.
2026$1,385,000
Permits on this building · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this building since 2017.
Schools and parks near 521 Union St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary252 m
Columbia College707 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre924 m
Trillium Park307 m
MacLean Park353 m
Transit near 521 Union St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)750 m
Westbound Prior St @ Jackson Ave · 22144 m
Eastbound Prior St @ Princess Ave · 22187 m
Westbound Prior St @ Heatley Ave · 22237 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 14, 16, 20, 22, N20, N35
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 12 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadPrior St, 126 m
Railway line490 m
Truck route126 m
Crime near 521 Union St
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Crime near 521 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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.
New buildings nearby:
- 522 Malkin Ave Mar 2026
- 617 Union St Oct 2025
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 521 Union St
What are the units at 521 Union St assessed at?
Units are assessed from $1,385,000 to $1,385,000; the typical unit is $1,385,000.
When was 521 Union St built?
In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2017.
What is the zoning of 521 Union St?
It is zoned RT-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 521 Union St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 521 Union St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 521 Union St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 521 Union St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 521 Union St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 750 m away in a straight line.
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