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434 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 573 m² R5-2 lot with a rear lane. Older than 74% of the buildings on W 12th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$3,109,000

Zoning

R5-2

Lot

≈ 573 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 434 W 12th Ave

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Zoned R5-2

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What the record says: Lot about 573 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R5-2 (R5).
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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On the Heritage Register, category B

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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $3,109,000, +30% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (W 12th Ave)

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SkyTrain guideway about 77 m away

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 434 W 12th Ave

Assessed at $3,109,000 for 2026 (+2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 88% of the houses on W 12th Ave. The land is 90% of the value. The lot is larger than 72% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 300 m away.

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Assessment history of 434 W 12th Ave

2026$3,109,000

Up 30% 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≈ 573 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 434 W 12th Ave

Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Blessed Sacrament School445 m

Simon Fraser Elementary522 m

St Patrick's Elementary830 m

Major Matthews Park509 m

Mount Pleasant Park621 m

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Transit near 434 W 12th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)300 m

Southbound Cambie St @ W 12 Ave · 15, N1593 m

Northbound Cambie St @ W 12 Ave · 15, 17, N15105 m

Westbound W 12th Ave @ Cambie St · 17134 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 15, 17, 33, 99, N15, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Blue Nootka Cypress

Ground elevation≈ 45 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW 12th Ave, 35 m

SkyTrain guideway77 m

Truck route81 m

Crime near 434 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: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

345 W 11th Ave Oct 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 38 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 434 W 12th Ave

What is 434 W 12th Ave assessed at?

$3,109,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 434 W 12th Ave built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 434 W 12th Ave?

It is zoned R5-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 434 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 434 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 434 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 434 W 12th Ave had?

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

Which schools serve 434 W 12th Ave?

Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 434 W 12th Ave?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 300 m away in a straight line.

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