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1557 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1951 on a 580 m² R5-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on W 12th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$4,738,000
Zoning
R5-3
Lot
≈ 580 m²
Built
1951
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What the records show for 1557 W 12th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned R5-3
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Assessed at $4,738,000, −14% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (W 12th Ave)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1557 W 12th Ave
Assessed at $4,738,000 for 2026 (+1% on 2025). Assessed higher than 34% of the houses on W 12th Ave. School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.8 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 1557 W 12th Ave
Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Peak House250 m
Vancouver Alternate250 m
Continuing Ed SD 39250 m
Granville Park370 m
Shaughnessy Park694 m
Transit near 1557 W 12th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)1.8 km
Westbound W 12 Ave @ Granville St · 1665 m
Northbound Granville St @ W 12 Ave · 10, 16, N10110 m
Southbound Granville St @ W 12 Ave · 10, N10112 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 10, 14, 16, 99, N10, N17
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Bowhall Red Maple
Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadW 12th Ave, 29 m
Truck route99 m
Crime near 1557 W 12th Ave
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Crime near 1557 W 12th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 0 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Fairview, the City issued 6 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1557 W 12th Ave
What is 1557 W 12th Ave assessed at?
$4,738,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1557 W 12th Ave built?
In 1951, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 1557 W 12th Ave?
It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 1557 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1557 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1557 W 12th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1557 W 12th Ave?
Elementary: Hudson Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1557 W 12th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.
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