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1248 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1928 on a 278 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 90% of the buildings on Seymour St.

Assessed 2026

$1,736,000

Zoning

DD

Lot

≈ 278 m²

Built

1928

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What the records show for 1248 Seymour St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says: Lot about 278 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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Built 1928: ask about a buried oil tank

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2 permits on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,736,000, −20% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Seymour St)

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SkyTrain guideway about 138 m away

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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 1248 Seymour St

Assessed at $1,736,000 for 2026 (−16% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on Seymour St. The land is 88% of the value. The lot is smaller than 88% of the lots in Downtown. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2017: addition or alteration, motor vehicle repair shop ($30,000). School catchment: Elsie Roy Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 320 m away.

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Assessment history of 1248 Seymour St

2026$1,736,000

Down 20% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017

Jul 2017 · Addition or alteration, motor vehicle repair shop$30,000

1 more permit in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 278 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1248 Seymour St

Elementary catchmentElsie Roy Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

Anchor Point Montessori382 m

Elsie Roy Elementary455 m

Pattison High School623 m

Emery Barnes Park191 m

David Lam Park362 m

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Transit near 1248 Seymour St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)320 m

Northbound Granville St @ Drake St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7124 m

Westbound Davie St @ Richards St · 6140 m

Southbound Granville St @ Davie St · 10, 14, 16, 4, 50, 7149 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 frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 18 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadSeymour St, 25 m

SkyTrain guideway138 m

Crime near 1248 Seymour 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: 3 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1290 Hornby St Dec 2025
450 Pacific St Jan 2026
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 1248 Seymour St

What is 1248 Seymour St assessed at?

$1,736,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1248 Seymour St built?

In 1928, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1248 Seymour St?

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

What can be built at 1248 Seymour St?

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

Is 1248 Seymour St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1248 Seymour St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1248 Seymour 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 1248 Seymour St had?

The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2017: addition or alteration ($30,000). More

Which schools serve 1248 Seymour 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 1248 Seymour St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 320 m away in a straight line.

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