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1281 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1959 on a 1,611 m² DD lot with a rear lane. Older than 87% of the buildings on W Georgia St.

Assessed 2026

$30,618,000

Zoning

DD

Lot

≈ 1,611 m²

Built

1959

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What the records show for 1281 W Georgia St

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Zoned DD

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What the record says: Lot about 1,611 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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9 permits on this lot since 2017, 5 in the last 3 years

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Built 1959: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 7 m of fall

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Assessed at $30,618,000, −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 (W Georgia 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 1281 W Georgia St

Assessed at $30,618,000 for 2026 (−25% on 2025). Assessed higher than 22% of the houses on W Georgia St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 70% of the lots in Downtown. 9 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2026: addition or alteration, fitness centre ($250,000). School catchment: cəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary and King George Secondary. Burrard Station is 560 m away.

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Assessment history of 1281 W Georgia St

2026$30,618,000

Down 29% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 9 since 2017

May 2026 · Addition or alteration, fitness centre$250,000

8 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,611 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1281 W Georgia St

Elementary catchmentcəw̓as Ch’elxwá7elch Skwuláw̓txw Seaside Elementary

Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary

Lord Roberts Annex618 m

King George Secondary764 m

Pattison High School789 m

Coal Harbour Park223 m

Harbour Green Park393 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1281 W Georgia St

Nearest SkyTrain: Burrard (Expo Line)560 m

Westbound W Georgia St @ Bute St · 250, 253, 25482 m

Westbound W Georgia St @ Bute St · 240, 241, 246, 247, N2493 m

Eastbound W Pender St @ Jervis St · 19109 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front5 · October Glory Red Maple, European White Birch

Ground elevation≈ 23 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 7 m

Nearest arterial roadW Georgia St, 31 m

SkyTrain guideway420 m

Truck route31 m

Crime near 1281 W Georgia 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 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

1300 Robson St Mar 2026

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 1281 W Georgia St

What is 1281 W Georgia St assessed at?

$30,618,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1281 W Georgia St built?

In 1959, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 1281 W Georgia St?

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

What can be built at 1281 W Georgia St?

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

Is 1281 W Georgia St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1281 W Georgia St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1281 W Georgia 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 1281 W Georgia St had?

The City has issued 9 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2026: addition or alteration ($250,000). More

Which schools serve 1281 W Georgia 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 1281 W Georgia St?

Burrard Station is 560 m away in a straight line.

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