1188 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1901 on a 200 m² C-5 lot. The oldest building on Thurlow St.

Assessed 2026
$1,180,000
Zoning
C-5
Lot
≈ 200 m²
Built
1901
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What the records show for 1188 Thurlow St

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Zoned C-5

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What the record says
Lot about 200 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district C-5 (C).
What it means
The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1901: ask about a buried oil tank

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,180,000, −20% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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On or next to an arterial road (Thurlow St)

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About 1188 Thurlow St

Assessed at $1,180,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 23% of the houses on Thurlow St. The lot is smaller than 97% of the lots in West End. School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 910 m away.

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Assessment history of 1188 Thurlow St

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2026$1,180,000
Down 20% since 2021
20202026

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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Area≈ 200 m²
Rear laneNo lane found
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1188 Thurlow St

Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Lord Roberts Annex305 m
Anchor Point Montessori374 m
Pattison High School418 m
Nelson Park285 m
May & Lorne Brown Park589 m

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Transit near 1188 Thurlow St

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)910 m
Eastbound Davie St @ Thurlow St · 633 m
Westbound Davie St @ Thurlow St · 672 m
Westbound Davie St @ Burrard St · 6138 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 23, 44, 50, N10, N17, N22, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 39 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadThurlow St, 18 m
Truck route24 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)

Crime near 1188 Thurlow St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West End, the City issued 5 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1188 Thurlow St

What is 1188 Thurlow St assessed at?

$1,180,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1188 Thurlow St built?

In 1901, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1942.

What is the zoning of 1188 Thurlow St?

It is zoned C-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1188 Thurlow St?

It is in a commercial district (C-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1188 Thurlow St in a floodplain?

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

Is 1188 Thurlow St on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1188 Thurlow St 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 1188 Thurlow St had?

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

Which schools serve 1188 Thurlow St?

Elementary: Roberts Elementary. Secondary: King George Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1188 Thurlow St?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 910 m away in a straight line.

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