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8239 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1959 on a 1,157 m² I-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 63% of the buildings on Main St.
Assessed 2026
$4,782,000
Zoning
I-2
Lot
≈ 1,157 m²
Built
1959
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What the records show for 8239 Main St
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Built 1959: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned I-2
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Assessed at $4,782,000, +8% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Main St)
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Railway line about 172 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 8239 Main St
Assessed at $4,782,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Main St, above 95% of them. The lot is larger than 98% of the lots in Sunset. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Sexsmith Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 1.0 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 catchmentSexsmith Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary638 m
J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary910 m
George Park675 m
Transit near 8239 Main St
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)1.0 km
Eastbound SE Marine Dr @ Main St · 100, 80, N20, N8116 m
Westbound SE Marine Dr @ Main St · 100, 3, 80, N20, N8154 m
Northbound Main St @ SE Marine Dr · 3169 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 80, 100, N20, N8
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Bowhall Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 3 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 32 m
Railway line172 m
Truck route115 m
Crime near 8239 Main St
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Crime near 8239 Main 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:
- 252 E 65th Ave Feb 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Sunset, the City issued 145 new-building permits and 81 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 8239 Main St
What is 8239 Main St assessed at?
$4,782,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 8239 Main St built?
In 1959, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 8239 Main St?
It is zoned I-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 8239 Main St?
It is in a industrial district (I-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 8239 Main St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Fraser Risk Today 1/500 Storm, Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 8239 Main St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 8239 Main St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 8239 Main St?
Elementary: Sexsmith Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 8239 Main St?
Marine Drive Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.
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