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261 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1959 on a 2,238 m² R5-3 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 55% of the buildings on E 12th Ave.
Assessed 2026
$16,592,000
Zoning
R5-3
Lot
≈ 2,238 m²
Built
1959
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What the records show for 261 E 12th Ave
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2 permits on this lot since 2017
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A permit is filed under another civic number
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Zoned R5-3
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Assessed at $16,592,000, +51% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 261 E 12th Ave
Assessed at $16,592,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on E 12th Ave, above 99% of them. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 95% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. 2 building permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2019: addition or alteration, secondhand store ($6,000). School catchment: Nightingale Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.2 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 2 since 2017
UnlockJun 2019 · Addition or alteration, secondhand store$6,000
1 more permit in the full report
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 261 E 12th Ave
Elementary catchmentNightingale Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
St Patrick's Elementary274 m
St Patrick Regional Secondary297 m
Florence Nightingale Elementary371 m
Tea Swamp Park370 m
Guelph Park450 m
Transit near 261 E 12th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)1.2 km
Eastbound Kingsway @ E 12 Ave · 19, N19126 m
Northbound Main St @ E 12 Ave · 3152 m
Westbound Kingsway @ E 12 Ave · 19, N19157 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 8, 9, 19, 99, N19, N8, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 51 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 1 m
Nearest arterial roadE 12th Ave, 26 m
Truck route103 m
Crime near 261 E 12th Ave
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Crime near 261 E 12th Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 354 E 10th Ave Jul 2026
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 39 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 261 E 12th Ave
What is 261 E 12th Ave assessed at?
$16,592,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 261 E 12th Ave built?
In 1959, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1969.
What is the zoning of 261 E 12th Ave?
It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 261 E 12th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 261 E 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 261 E 12th Ave had?
The City has issued 2 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2019: addition or alteration ($6,000). More
Which schools serve 261 E 12th Ave?
Elementary: Nightingale Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 261 E 12th Ave?
Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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