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1203 Matthews Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1911 on a 4,922 m² FSD lot. Older than 85% of the buildings on Matthews Ave.
Assessed 2026
$13,781,000
Zoning
FSD
Lot
≈ 4,922 m²
Built
1911
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What the records show for 1203 Matthews Ave
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On the Heritage Register, category C
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Built 1911: ask about a buried oil tank
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Zoned FSD
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Assessed at $13,781,000, −3% 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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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1203 Matthews Ave
Assessed at $13,781,000 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Matthews Ave, above 96% of them. The land is 98% of the value. The lot is larger than 99% of the lots in Shaughnessy. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2025: addition or alteration, single detached house ($10,500,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.4 km away.
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Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017
Nov 2025 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$10,500,000
The lot and zoning
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Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
L'Ecole Bilingue Elementary483 m
Emily Carr Elementary673 m
Westside Montessori712 m
Shaughnessy Park236 m
Angus Park786 m
Transit near 1203 Matthews Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.4 km
Southbound Oak St @ Douglas Cres · 17401 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 20 Ave · 17418 m
Northbound Granville St @ Matthews Ave · 10, N10427 m
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Bloodgood Plane Tree, London Plane Tree
Ground elevation≈ 78 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteunder 1 m
Nearest arterial roadDouglas Cres, 271 m
Crime near 1203 Matthews Ave
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Crime near 1203 Matthews Ave
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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 0 demolition permits.
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 1203 Matthews Ave
What is 1203 Matthews Ave assessed at?
$13,781,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1203 Matthews Ave built?
In 1911, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1950.
What is the zoning of 1203 Matthews Ave?
It is zoned FSD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1203 Matthews Ave?
It is in a First Shaughnessy district (FSD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1203 Matthews Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1203 Matthews Ave on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1203 Matthews Ave had?
The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2025: addition or alteration ($10,500,000). More
Which schools serve 1203 Matthews Ave?
Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1203 Matthews Ave?
King Edward Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.
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