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1507 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1911 on a 231 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Older than 91% of the buildings on E 12th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$1,260,600

Zoning

RT-5

Lot

≈ 231 m²

Built

1911

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What the records show for 1507 E 12th Ave

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Zoned RT-5

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What the record says: Lot about 231 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
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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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $1,260,600, +20% 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 (E 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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1507 E 12th Ave

Assessed at $1,260,600 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). One of the lowest assessed houses on E 12th Ave. The land is 94% of the value. The lot is smaller than 98% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2019: addition or alteration, duplex ($7,500). School catchment: Queen Alexandra Elementary and Vancouver Technical Secondary. Commercial-Broadway Station is 460 m away.

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Assessment history of 1507 E 12th Ave

2026$1,260,600

Up 20% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2019 · Addition or alteration, duplex$7,500

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 231 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1507 E 12th Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Alexandra Elementary

Secondary catchmentVancouver Technical Secondary

Queen Alexandra Elementary309 m

Queen Alexandra StrongStart Centre309 m

Stratford Hall379 m

Cedar Cottage Park265 m

Clark Park300 m

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Transit near 1507 E 12th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Commercial-Broadway (Expo Line, Millennium Line)460 m

Southbound Commercial Dr @ E 12 Ave · 20, N20251 m

Northbound Commercial Dr @ E 12 Ave · 20, N20265 m

Eastbound E Broadway @ Woodland Dr · 9, N9277 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 20, 22, 99, N20, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Golden Dawyck Beech

Ground elevation≈ 29 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 12th Ave, 20 m

SkyTrain guideway306 m

Railway line470 m

Crime near 1507 E 12th Ave

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: 5 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1507 E 12th Ave

What is 1507 E 12th Ave assessed at?

$1,260,600 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1507 E 12th Ave built?

In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1960.

What is the zoning of 1507 E 12th Ave?

It is zoned RT-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1507 E 12th Ave?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1507 E 12th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1507 E 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1507 E 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. More

What building permits has 1507 E 12th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2019: addition or alteration ($7,500). More

Which schools serve 1507 E 12th Ave?

Elementary: Queen Alexandra Elementary. Secondary: Vancouver Technical Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1507 E 12th Ave?

Commercial-Broadway Station is 460 m away in a straight line.

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