1280 Richards St, Vancouver, BC

A 48-unit strata building, built 2008 on a 2,640 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Newer than 72% of the buildings on Richards St.

Typical unit, 2026
$2,201,000
Zoning
DD
Strata units
48
Built
2008
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What the records show for 1280 Richards St

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About 1280 Richards St

Units are assessed from $1,140,000 to $8,629,000; the typical unit is $2,201,000. 9 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($70,000). School catchment: Elsie Roy Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 230 m away.

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Assessment history of 1280 Richards St

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Whole building, 48 units: units are assessed from $1,140,000 to $8,629,000, typical unit $2,201,000.

2026$107,776,000
Down 3% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 9 since 2017

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Sep 2026 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$70,000
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Schools and parks near 1280 Richards St

Elementary catchmentElsie Roy Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Elsie Roy Elementary358 m
Anchor Point Montessori478 m
Pattison High School686 m
Emery Barnes Park193 m
David Lam Park272 m

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Transit near 1280 Richards St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)230 m
Westbound Davie St @ Richards St · 6148 m
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station bus loop · 6, 23195 m
Westbound Pacific St @ Richards St · 23206 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 front9 · European Beech, River Birch
Ground elevation≈ 14 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m
Nearest arterial roadRichards St, 25 m
SkyTrain guideway125 m

Crime near 1280 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: 2 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 1280 Richards St

What are the units at 1280 Richards St assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,140,000 to $8,629,000; the typical unit is $2,201,000.

When was 1280 Richards St built?

In 2008, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1280 Richards St?

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

Is 1280 Richards St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1280 Richards St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1280 Richards St had?

The City has issued 9 permits since 2017. The latest, from Sep 2026: addition or alteration ($70,000). More

Which schools serve 1280 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 1280 Richards St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 230 m away in a straight line.

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