#205 – 1238 Richards St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #205 at 1238 Richards St: assessed at $671,000 in 2026. Assessed lower than 84% of the 100 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$671,000
Change from last year
-2%
Strata lot
2
Built
1998
1 serious2 to check5 notes2 clear
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Unit #205

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Assessed 2026$671,000
Change from last year−2%
Within the buildingAssessed lower than 84% of the 100 units in the building
Strata lotLot 2, plan LMS3380
Built1998
Floor, from the unit number2
Same stack, 11 units (…05)$550,000 – $1,100,000
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 1238 Richards St

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On the Heritage Register, category B, designated

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Zoned DD

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What the record says
Lot about 2,638 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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14 permits on this lot since 2017, 2 in the last 3 years

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Strata from 1998: no envelope repair permit since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $792,000; the building −5% since 2021

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On or next to an arterial road (Richards St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 58 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 #205 – 1238 Richards St

A 100-unit strata building, built 1998 on a 2,638 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 67% of the buildings on Richards St. Units are assessed from $386,000 to $2,804,000; the typical unit is $792,000. 14 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($955,102). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Elsie Roy Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 200 m away.

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Assessment history of #205 – 1238 Richards St

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Whole building, 100 units: units are assessed from $386,000 to $2,804,000, typical unit $792,000.

2026$90,178,000
Down 5% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 14 since 2017

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Sep 2026 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$955,102
13 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #205 – 1238 Richards St
Elementary catchmentElsie Roy Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Elsie Roy Elementary374 m
Anchor Point Montessori503 m
Pattison High School641 m
Emery Barnes Park131 m
Roundhouse Turntable Plaza303 m

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Transit near #205 – 1238 Richards St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)200 m
Westbound Davie St @ Richards St · 695 m
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station bus loop · 6, 23154 m
Northbound Seymour St @ Davie St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7, N10, N17, N9165 m

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

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · River Birch
Ground elevation≈ 16 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 5 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 28 m
SkyTrain guideway58 m

Crime near #205 – 1238 Richards 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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Within 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.

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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 #205 – 1238 Richards St

What is #205 – 1238 Richards St assessed at?

$671,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed lower than 84% of the 100 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #205 – 1238 Richards St?

Strata lot 2 on strata plan LMS3380.

When was #205 – 1238 Richards St built?

In 1998, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #205 – 1238 Richards St?

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

Is #205 – 1238 Richards St in a floodplain?

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

Is #205 – 1238 Richards St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #205 – 1238 Richards 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #205 – 1238 Richards St had?

The City has issued 14 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($955,102). More

Which schools serve #205 – 1238 Richards 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 #205 – 1238 Richards St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 200 m away in a straight line.

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