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#1312 – 938 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #1312 at 938 Smithe St: assessed at $478,000 in 2026. The lowest assessed of the 317 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026

$478,000

Change from last year

-3%

Strata lot

151

Built

2005

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Unit #1312

Assessed 2026$478,000

Change from last year−3%

Within the buildingThe lowest assessed of the 317 units in the building

Strata lotLot 151, plan BCS1433

Built2005

Floor, from the unit number13

Same stack, 11 units (…12)$478,000 – $1,204,000

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 938 Smithe St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says: Lot about 5,401 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district DD (DD).
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3 permits on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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Zoning on the assessment differs from the zoning map

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Typical unit assessed at $628,000; the building −6% since 2021

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Strata building, 317 units, built 2005

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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 #1312 – 938 Smithe St

A 317-unit strata building, built 2005 on a 5,401 m² DD lot. Older than 66% of the buildings on Smithe St. Units are assessed from $478,000 to $1,470,000; the typical unit is $628,000. 3 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($125,000). School catchment: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary and King George Secondary. Vancouver City Centre Station is 460 m away.

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Assessment history of #1312 – 938 Smithe St

Whole building, 317 units: units are assessed from $478,000 to $1,470,000, typical unit $628,000.

2026$213,204,600

Down 6% since 2021

Permits on this building · 3 since 2017

May 2025 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$125,000

2 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #1312 – 938 Smithe St

Elementary catchmentšxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

Pattison High School69 m

Pattison School69 m

Lord Roberts Annex423 m

Nelson Park397 m

Art Phillips Park549 m

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Transit near #1312 – 938 Smithe St

Nearest SkyTrain: Vancouver City Centre (Canada Line)460 m

Southbound Burrard St @ Barclay St · 2, N2265 m

Northbound Burrard St @ Smithe St · 2, N2297 m

Southbound Burrard St @ Nelson St · 2, 44, N22161 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 44, 50, 240, 241, 246, 247, 250, 253, 254, 257, N10, N17, N22, N24, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Autumn Flame Red Maple

Ground elevation≈ 31 m above sea level

Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m

Nearest arterial roadBurrard St, 51 m

SkyTrain guideway253 m

Truck route51 m

Noise by-law areaSchedule C (Refuse Collection hours in Downtown area)

Crime near #1312 – 938 Smithe 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: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

1060 Barclay St Mar 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 #1312 – 938 Smithe St

What is #1312 – 938 Smithe St assessed at?

$478,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. The lowest assessed of the 317 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #1312 – 938 Smithe St?

Strata lot 151 on strata plan BCS1433.

When was #1312 – 938 Smithe St built?

In 2005, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #1312 – 938 Smithe St?

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

Is #1312 – 938 Smithe St in a floodplain?

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

Is #1312 – 938 Smithe St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #1312 – 938 Smithe 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 #1312 – 938 Smithe St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2025: addition or alteration ($125,000). More

Which schools serve #1312 – 938 Smithe St?

Elementary: šxʷwəq̓ʷəθət Crosstown Elementary. Secondary: King George Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from #1312 – 938 Smithe St?

Vancouver City Centre Station is 460 m away in a straight line.

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Other units in 938 Smithe St

Same floor (13)

#1301 $575,000
#1302 $844,000
#1303 $844,000
#1304 $844,000
#1305 $847,000
#1306 $751,000
#1307 $844,000
#1308 $844,000

Same stack (units ending in 12)

#1412 $480,000
#1512 $482,000
#1612 $484,000
#1712 $486,000
#1812 $487,000
#1912 $628,000
#2012 $630,000
#2112 $633,000

All 317 units in the building

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