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853 Union St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold lot, built 1900 on a 565 m² RT-3 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Union St.
Assessed 2026
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Zoning
RT-3
Lot
≈ 565 m²
Built
1900
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What the records show for 853 Union St
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Zoned RT-3
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 853 Union St
2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2017: new building, dwelling unit w/ other use ($900,000). School catchment: Strathcona Elementary and Britannia Secondary. Main Street-Science World Station is 1.2 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
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1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentStrathcona Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre427 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary427 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary459 m
Strathcona Linear Park133 m
MacLean Park212 m
Transit near 853 Union St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.2 km
Westbound Prior St @ Hawks Ave · 22179 m
Eastbound Prior St @ Hawks Ave · 22180 m
Eastbound Prior St @ Campbell Ave · 22180 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 14, 16, 20, 22, N20, N35
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 10 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadPrior St, 133 m
Railway line286 m
Truck route133 m
Crime near 853 Union St
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Crime near 853 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 853 Union St
When was 853 Union St built?
In 1900, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1995.
What is the zoning of 853 Union St?
It is zoned RT-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 853 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 853 Union St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 853 Union St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 853 Union St had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2017: new building ($900,000). More
Which schools serve 853 Union St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 853 Union St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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