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889 Union St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1905 on a 283 m² RT-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on Union St.
Assessed 2026
$1,737,000
Zoning
RT-3
Lot
≈ 283 m²
Built
1905
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What the records show for 889 Union St
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Built 1905: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned RT-3
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Assessed at $1,737,000, +7% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 889 Union St
Assessed at $1,737,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 69% of the houses on Union St. On the Heritage Register. 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 · 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
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre379 m
Admiral Seymour Elementary379 m
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary508 m
Strathcona Linear Park172 m
MacLean Park260 m
Transit near 889 Union St
Nearest SkyTrain: Main Street-Science World (Expo Line)1.2 km
Eastbound Prior St @ Campbell Ave · 22145 m
Westbound Venables St @ Raymur Ave · 22179 m
Eastbound Prior St @ Hawks Ave · 22212 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 14, 16, 20, 22, N20, N35
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Tricolor Beech
Ground elevation≈ 10 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadPrior St, 126 m
Railway line235 m
Truck route126 m
Crime near 889 Union St
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Crime near 889 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 889 Union St
What is 889 Union St assessed at?
$1,737,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 889 Union St built?
In 1905, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.
What is the zoning of 889 Union St?
It is zoned RT-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 889 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 889 Union St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 889 Union St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 889 Union St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 889 Union St?
Elementary: Strathcona Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 889 Union St?
Main Street-Science World Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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