1280 Arbutus St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1925 on a 326 m² RT-9 lot with a rear lane. Older than 86% of the buildings on Arbutus St.

Assessed 2026
$4,165,000
Zoning
RT-9
Lot
≈ 326 m²
Built
1925
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About 1280 Arbutus St

Assessed at $4,165,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on Arbutus St. The land is 86% of the value. The lot is smaller than 82% of the lots in Kitsilano. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Hudson Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1280 Arbutus St

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2026$4,165,000
Up 1% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

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Nov 2022 · New building, single detached house$622,750
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The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 326 m²
ZoningRT-9
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1280 Arbutus St
Elementary catchmentHudson Elementary
Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary
Henry Hudson Elementary338 m
Pacific Rim Montessori Academy926 m
Hadden Park79 m
Kitsilano Beach Park190 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1280 Arbutus St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)2.2 km
Westbound Cornwall Ave @ Arbutus St · 2, N22239 m
Eastbound Cornwall Ave @ Arbutus St · 2, N22246 m
Eastbound Cornwall Ave @ Yew St · 2, N22298 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, N22

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 3 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadCornwall Ave, 239 m

Crime near 1280 Arbutus St

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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: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kitsilano, the City issued 82 new-building permits and 62 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1280 Arbutus St

What is 1280 Arbutus St assessed at?

$4,165,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1280 Arbutus St built?

In 1925, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 1280 Arbutus St?

It is zoned RT-9 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1280 Arbutus St?

It is in a duplex and townhouse district (RT-9). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1280 Arbutus St in a floodplain?

Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Wave Effect Zone, Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More

Is 1280 Arbutus St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 1280 Arbutus St had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2022: new building ($622,750). More

Which schools serve 1280 Arbutus St?

Elementary: Hudson Elementary. Secondary: Kitsilano Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1280 Arbutus St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 2.2 km away in a straight line.

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