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500 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1977 on a 3,321 m² CD-1 (62) lot with a rear lane. Newer than 82% of the buildings on W 12th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$71,544,000
Zoning
CD-1 (62)
Lot
≈ 3,321 m²
Built
1977
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What the records show for 500 W 12th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned CD-1 (62)
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Assessed at $71,544,000, −8% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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SkyTrain guideway about 52 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 500 W 12th Ave
Assessed at $71,544,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 12th Ave, above 98% of them. The lot is larger than 93% of the lots in Fairview. School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 320 m 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
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Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Blessed Sacrament School325 m
Simon Fraser Elementary622 m
Edith Cavell Elementary790 m
Major Matthews Park637 m
Heather Park698 m
Transit near 500 W 12th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)320 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 12 Ave · 15, N1541 m
Westbound W 12th Ave @ Cambie St · 1761 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 12 Ave · 15, 17, N15109 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 15, 17, 33, 99, N15, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 44 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 3 m
Nearest arterial roadCambie St, 48 m
SkyTrain guideway52 m
Truck route48 m
Crime near 500 W 12th Ave
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Crime near 500 W 12th Ave
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Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
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In Fairview, the City issued 6 new-building permits and 12 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 500 W 12th Ave
What is 500 W 12th Ave assessed at?
$71,544,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 500 W 12th Ave built?
In 1977, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2014.
What is the zoning of 500 W 12th Ave?
It is zoned CD-1 (62) under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 500 W 12th Ave?
It is in a comprehensive development (site-specific by-law) district (CD-1 (62)). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 500 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 500 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 500 W 12th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 500 W 12th Ave?
Elementary: Cavell Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 500 W 12th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 320 m away in a straight line.
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