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840 Union St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1907 on a 298 m² RT-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 61% of the buildings on Union St.
Assessed 2026
$1,579,000
Zoning
RT-3
Lot
≈ 298 m²
Built
1907
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What the records show for 840 Union St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned RT-3
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Assessed at $1,579,000, −6% 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 840 Union St
Assessed at $1,579,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 48% of the houses on Union St. The land is 93% of the value. School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.1 km 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 840 Union St
Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre464 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary464 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary480 m
Strathcona Linear Park88 m
Strathcona Park237 m
Transit near 840 Union St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.1 km
Eastbound Prior St @ Hawks Ave · 22122 m
Westbound Prior St @ Hawks Ave · 22126 m
Eastbound Prior St @ Campbell Ave · 22150 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 22
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Queen Elizabeth Maple
Ground elevation≈ 9 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadPrior St, 67 m
Railway line314 m
Truck route67 m
Crime near 840 Union St
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Crime near 840 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
UnlockRezoning 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 840 Union St
What is 840 Union St assessed at?
$1,579,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 840 Union St built?
In 1907, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1973.
What is the zoning of 840 Union St?
It is zoned RT-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 840 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 840 Union St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 840 Union St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 840 Union St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 840 Union St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 840 Union St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.1 km away in a straight line.
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