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638 Union St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1976 on a 283 m² RT-3 lot. Newer than 61% of the buildings on Union St.
Assessed 2026
$1,502,200
Zoning
RT-3
Lot
≈ 283 m²
Built
1976
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What the records show for 638 Union St
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Zoned RT-3
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Assessed at $1,502,200, −7% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 638 Union St
Assessed at $1,502,200 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 18% of the houses on Union St. The land is 97% of the value. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 840 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
UnlockSchools and parks near 638 Union St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary294 m
Columbia College704 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre771 m
Strathcona Linear Park236 m
MacLean Park247 m
Transit near 638 Union St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)840 m
Westbound Prior St @ Heatley Ave · 2273 m
Eastbound Prior St @ Princess Ave · 2282 m
Westbound Prior St @ Hawks Ave · 22220 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 22
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 18 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadPrior St, 69 m
Railway line475 m
Truck route69 m
Crime near 638 Union St
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Crime near 638 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 638 Union St
What is 638 Union St assessed at?
$1,502,200 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 638 Union St built?
In 1976, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1979.
What is the zoning of 638 Union St?
It is zoned RT-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 638 Union St?
It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-3). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 638 Union St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 638 Union St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 638 Union St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 638 Union St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 638 Union St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 840 m away in a straight line.
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