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1285 William St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1948 on a 1,160 m² I-2 lot. Older than 58% of the buildings in Strathcona.
Assessed 2026
$5,931,800
Zoning
I-2
Lot
≈ 1,160 m²
Built
1948
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What the records show for 1285 William St
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Built 1948: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned I-2
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Assessed at $5,931,800, −26% 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 (Clark Dr)
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Railway line about 193 m away
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Not on the Heritage Register
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About 1285 William St
Assessed at $5,931,800 for 2026 (−20% on 2025). Assessed higher than 79% of the houses in Strathcona. The land is 100% of the value. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Strathcona. Inside the floodplain. School catchment: Seymour Elementary and Britannia Secondary. VCC-Clark Station is 940 m 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
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Elementary catchmentSeymour Elementary
Secondary catchmentBritannia Secondary
Britannia Community Secondary432 m
Britannia Community Elementary459 m
Admiral Seymour StrongStart Centre517 m
Mosaic Creek Park280 m
Strathcona Park519 m
Transit near 1285 William St
Nearest SkyTrain: VCC-Clark (Millennium Line)940 m
Northbound Clark Dr @ William St · 2239 m
Southbound Clark Dr @ William St · 2258 m
Southbound Clark Dr @ Parker St · 22141 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 22
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front4 · Persian Spire Upright Ironwood
Ground elevation≈ 5 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadClark Dr, 30 m
Railway line193 m
Truck route30 m
Crime near 1285 William St
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Crime near 1285 William St
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: 0 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Strathcona, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 18 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1285 William St
What is 1285 William St assessed at?
$5,931,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1285 William St built?
In 1948, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.
What is the zoning of 1285 William St?
It is zoned I-2 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1285 William St?
It is in a industrial district (I-2). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1285 William St in a floodplain?
Yes. It is inside a floodplain designated by the City: Designated Floodplain (FCL 4.6m). More
Is 1285 William St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1285 William St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1285 William St?
Elementary: Seymour Elementary. Secondary: Britannia Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1285 William St?
VCC-Clark Station is 940 m away in a straight line.
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