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2836 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1913 on a 370 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 88% of the buildings on W 12th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$2,716,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 370 m²

Built

1913

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What the records show for 2836 W 12th Ave

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1913.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1913: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $2,716,000, +15% since 2021

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14 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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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 2836 W 12th Ave

Assessed at $2,716,000 for 2026 (+3% on 2025). Assessed higher than 51% of the houses on W 12th Ave. The land is 88% of the value. School catchment: Carnarvon Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary.

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Assessment history of 2836 W 12th Ave

2026$2,716,000

Up 15% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 370 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 2836 W 12th Ave

Elementary catchmentCarnarvon Elementary

Secondary catchmentKitsilano Secondary

Madrona School354 m

Kitsilano Secondary440 m

General Gordon Elementary554 m

Carnarvon Park531 m

Connaught Park672 m

How catchments work

Transit near 2836 W 12th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)3.7 km

Northbound Macdonald St @ W 12 Ave · 2, N22105 m

Southbound Macdonald St @ W 11 Ave · 2, N22106 m

Northbound Macdonald St @ W 13 Ave · 2, N22111 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 9, 14, 33, 99, N17, N22

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · October Glory Red Maple, Planting Site

Ground elevation≈ 21 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadMacdonald St, 64 m

Truck route64 m

Crime near 2836 W 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: 14 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kitsilano, the City issued 84 new-building permits and 63 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2836 W 12th Ave

What is 2836 W 12th Ave assessed at?

$2,716,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2836 W 12th Ave built?

In 1913, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.

What is the zoning of 2836 W 12th Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 2836 W 12th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 2836 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 2836 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 2836 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. More

What building permits has 2836 W 12th Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 2836 W 12th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2836 W 12th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 3.7 km away in a straight line.

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