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842 Cardero St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1901 on a 201 m² RM-5 lot. The oldest building on Cardero St.

Assessed 2026

$1,401,400

Zoning

RM-5

Lot

≈ 201 m²

Built

1901

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What the records show for 842 Cardero St

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Zoned RM-5

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What the record says: Lot about 201 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-5 (RM).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,401,400, −17% 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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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 842 Cardero St

Assessed at $1,401,400 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Cardero St. The land is 93% of the value. The lot is smaller than 96% of the lots in West End. School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 842 Cardero St

2026$1,401,400

Down 17% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 201 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 842 Cardero St

Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

King George Secondary283 m

Lord Roberts Elementary429 m

Lord Roberts Annex676 m

Barclay Heritage Square191 m

Marina Square404 m

How catchments work

Transit near 842 Cardero St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)1.0 km

Eastbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 570 m

Westbound Robson St @ Cardero St · 597 m

Eastbound Robson St @ Bidwell St · 5165 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 5, 19, 44, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N24

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Common Catalpa

Ground elevation≈ 20 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadRobson St, 76 m

Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)

Crime near 842 Cardero St

Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 0 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West End, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 842 Cardero St

What is 842 Cardero St assessed at?

$1,401,400 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 842 Cardero St built?

In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 842 Cardero St?

It is zoned RM-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 842 Cardero St?

It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 842 Cardero St in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 842 Cardero St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 842 Cardero St be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 842 Cardero St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 842 Cardero St?

Elementary: Roberts Elementary. Secondary: King George Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 842 Cardero St?

Burrard Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary