1218 Melville St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1905 on a 402 m² DD lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Melville St.

Assessed 2026

$5,472,600

Zoning

Lot

≈ 402 m²

Built

1905

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What the records show for 1218 Melville St

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2 open rental-standards issues

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Zoned DD

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What the record says: Lot about 402 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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2 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Built 1905: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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Assessed at $5,472,600, −29% 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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On or next to an arterial road (Bute St)

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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 1218 Melville St

Assessed at $5,472,600 for 2026 (−26% on 2025). Assessed higher than 32% of the houses in Downtown. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is smaller than 77% of the lots in Downtown. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($20,000). School catchment: cəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 460 m away.

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Assessment history of 1218 Melville St

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2026$5,472,600

Down 29% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

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Sep 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$20,000

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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 402 m²

ZoningDD

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1218 Melville St

Elementary catchmentcəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

Lord Roberts Annex641 m

Pattison High School754 m

Pattison School754 m

Coal Harbour Park236 m

Harbour Green Park340 m

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Transit near 1218 Melville St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)460 m

Westbound W Georgia St @ Bute St · 240, 241, 246, 247, N2471 m

Westbound W Georgia St @ Bute St · 250, 253, 25473 m

Eastbound W Pender St @ Jervis St · 19113 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 5, 19, 22, 44, 209, 210, 211, 214, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N22, N24, R5

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 24 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadBute St, 34 m

SkyTrain guideway314 m

Truck route81 m

Crime near 1218 Melville St

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

Rezoning and development nearby

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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 1218 Melville St

What is 1218 Melville St assessed at?

$5,472,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1218 Melville St built?

In 1905, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1950.

What is the zoning of 1218 Melville St?

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

What can be built at 1218 Melville St?

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

Is 1218 Melville St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1218 Melville St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1218 Melville 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 1218 Melville St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2025: addition or alteration ($20,000). More

Which schools serve 1218 Melville St?

Elementary: cəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary. Secondary: King George Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1218 Melville St?

Burrard Station is 460 m away in a straight line.

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