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1249 Devonshire Cres, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1920 on a 829 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Devonshire Cres.
Assessed 2026
$4,920,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 829 m²
Built
1920
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What the records show for 1249 Devonshire Cres
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No building permits on record since 2017
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental)
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Assessed at $4,920,000, +14% 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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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1249 Devonshire Cres
Assessed at $4,920,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 60% of the houses on Devonshire Cres. The land is 98% of the value. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.3 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 1249 Devonshire Cres
Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Westside Montessori500 m
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary512 m
York House School628 m
Devonshire Park75 m
Braemar Park730 m
Transit near 1249 Devonshire Cres
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.3 km
Southbound Oak St @ Nanton Ave · 17396 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Hudson St · 25398 m
Northbound Oak St @ Devonshire Cres · 17424 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Kobus Magnolia, American Sweetgum
Ground elevation≈ 78 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m
Arterial roadsNone within 300 m
Crime near 1249 Devonshire Cres
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Crime near 1249 Devonshire Cres
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: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 4626 Selkirk St Feb 2026
- 4470 Osler St Aug 2026
- 1188 Connaught Dr Dec 2024
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Shaughnessy, the City issued 79 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1249 Devonshire Cres
What is 1249 Devonshire Cres assessed at?
$4,920,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1249 Devonshire Cres built?
In 1920, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.
What is the zoning of 1249 Devonshire Cres?
It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1249 Devonshire Cres?
Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental). It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More
Is 1249 Devonshire Cres in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1249 Devonshire Cres on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1249 Devonshire Cres had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1249 Devonshire Cres?
Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1249 Devonshire Cres?
King Edward Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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