#W305 – 688 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #W305 at 688 W 12th Ave: assessed at $837,000 in 2026. Assessed lower than 85% of the 28 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$837,000
Change from last year
+2%
Strata lot
49
Built
1990
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Unit #W305

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Assessed 2026$837,000
Change from last year+2%
Within the buildingAssessed lower than 85% of the 28 units in the building
Strata lotLot 49, plan VAS2642
Built1990
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 688 W 12th Ave

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Zoned R5-3

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What the record says
Lot about 4,051 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R5-3 (R5).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Strata from 1990: no envelope repair permit since 2017

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Combined sewer on this block

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $870,000; the building +14% since 2021

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On or next to an arterial road (W 12th Ave)

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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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About #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave

A 28-unit strata building, built 1990 on a 4,051 m² R5-3 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 94% of the buildings on W 12th Ave. Units are assessed from $641,000 to $1,425,000; the typical unit is $870,000. 4 building permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($5,000). School catchment: Cavell Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 400 m away.

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Assessment history of #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave

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Whole building, 28 units: units are assessed from $641,000 to $1,425,000, typical unit $870,000.

2026$26,242,631
Up 14% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 4 since 2017

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May 2023 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$5,000
3 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave
Elementary catchmentCavell Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Blessed Sacrament School209 m
Edith Cavell Elementary809 m
Simon Fraser Elementary821 m
Willow Park584 m
Heather Park625 m

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Transit near #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)400 m
Eastbound W 12th Ave @ Heather St · 17131 m
Westbound W 12th Ave @ Heather St · 17143 m
Westbound W 12th Ave @ Cambie St · 17218 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 15, 17, 33, 99, N15, N9

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front6 · European Beech, Golden Dawyck Beech
Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 12th Ave, 35 m
SkyTrain guideway264 m

Crime near #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 0 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Fairview, the City issued 7 new-building permits and 9 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave

What is #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave assessed at?

$837,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. Assessed lower than 85% of the 28 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave?

Strata lot 49 on strata plan VAS2642.

When was #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave built?

In 1990, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave?

It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave 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 #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from May 2023: addition or alteration ($5,000). More

Which schools serve #W305 – 688 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 #W305 – 688 W 12th Ave?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 400 m away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary