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1256 Granville St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1909 on a 556 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 88% of the buildings on Granville St.

Assessed 2026

$5,868,000

Zoning

DD

Lot

≈ 556 m²

Built

1909

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What the records show for 1256 Granville St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says: Lot about 556 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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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On the Heritage Register, category C

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Built 1909: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $5,868,000, −17% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Granville St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 143 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1256 Granville St

Assessed at $5,868,000 for 2026 (−19% on 2025). Assessed higher than 36% of the houses on Granville St. The land is 89% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: addition or alteration, general office ($25,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Elsie Roy Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 410 m away.

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Assessment history of 1256 Granville St

2026$5,868,000

Down 17% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

May 2023 · Addition or alteration, general office$25,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 556 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1256 Granville St

Elementary catchmentElsie Roy Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

Anchor Point Montessori305 m

Pattison High School538 m

Pattison School538 m

Emery Barnes Park208 m

May & Lorne Brown Park400 m

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Transit near 1256 Granville St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)410 m

Northbound Granville St @ Drake St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 721 m

Southbound Granville St @ Davie St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 746 m

Eastbound Davie St @ Granville St · 688 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 23, 44, 50, N10, N17, N22, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 22 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 27 m

SkyTrain guideway143 m

Crime near 1256 Granville 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: 2 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1290 Hornby St Dec 2025
1220 Seymour St May 2025

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Downtown, the City issued 11 new-building permits and 13 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1256 Granville St

What is 1256 Granville St assessed at?

$5,868,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1256 Granville St built?

In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 1256 Granville St?

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

What can be built at 1256 Granville St?

It is in a downtown district (DD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1256 Granville St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1256 Granville St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1256 Granville 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 1256 Granville St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: addition or alteration ($25,000). More

Which schools serve 1256 Granville St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1256 Granville St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 410 m away in a straight line.

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