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538 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
A strata home (one strata lot), built 1987 on a 373 m² R3-2 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 68% of the buildings on E 12th Ave.
Typical unit, 2026
$1,071,800
Zoning
R3-2
Strata units
1
Built
1987
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What the records show for 538 E 12th Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned R3-2
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Assessed at $1,071,800, +12% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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4 new buildings and 8 demolitions within 300 m
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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 538 E 12th Ave
School catchment: Nightingale Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 1.2 km away.
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Assessment history of 538 E 12th Ave
UnlockWhole building, 1 units: units are assessed from $1,071,800 to $1,071,800, typical unit $1,071,800.
2026$1,071,800
Up 12% since 2021
Permits on this building · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this building since 2017.
Schools and parks near 538 E 12th Ave
Elementary catchmentNightingale Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Florence Nightingale Elementary134 m
Florence Nightingale StrongStart Centre134 m
Mount Pleasant StrongStart Centre520 m
Robson Park138 m
McAuley Park315 m
Transit near 538 E 12th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)1.2 km
Westbound Kingsway @ St. George St · 19, N19177 m
Eastbound Kingsway @ Carolina St · 19, N19227 m
Southbound Fraser St @ E 11 Ave · 8, N8229 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 8, 9, 19, 99, N19, N8, N9
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · American Elm
Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE 12th Ave, 32 m
Crime near 538 E 12th Ave
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Crime near 538 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: 4 new-building permits and 8 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 746 E 12th Ave Oct 2025
- 724 E 11th Ave Jul 2025
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 538 E 12th Ave
What are the units at 538 E 12th Ave assessed at?
Units are assessed from $1,071,800 to $1,071,800; the typical unit is $1,071,800.
When was 538 E 12th Ave built?
In 1987, according to BC Assessment.
What is the zoning of 538 E 12th Ave?
It is zoned R3-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
Is 538 E 12th Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 538 E 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 538 E 12th Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 538 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 538 E 12th Ave?
VCC-Clark Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.
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