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1209 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1909 on a 402 m² C-5 lot. Older than 70% of the buildings on Thurlow St.
Assessed 2026
$9,860,000
Zoning
C-5
Lot
≈ 402 m²
Built
1909
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What the records show for 1209 Thurlow St
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On the Heritage Register, category B
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Built 1909: ask about a buried oil tank
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned C-5
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Assessed at $9,860,000, +9% since 2021
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Davie St)
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1209 Thurlow St
Assessed at $9,860,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 64% of the houses on Thurlow St. The lot is smaller than 77% of the lots in West End. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Roberts Elementary and King George Secondary. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 950 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
UnlockSchools and parks near 1209 Thurlow St
Elementary catchmentRoberts Elementary
Secondary catchmentKing George Secondary
Lord Roberts Annex329 m
Anchor Point Montessori373 m
Pattison High School479 m
Nelson Park313 m
May & Lorne Brown Park578 m
Transit near 1209 Thurlow St
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)950 m
Westbound Davie St @ Thurlow St · 641 m
Eastbound Davie St @ Thurlow St · 655 m
Eastbound Davie St @ Bute St · 6153 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 2, 6, 10, 23, 44, N22
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Golden Caucasian Maple
Ground elevation≈ 40 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadDavie St, 22 m
Truck route22 m
Noise by-law areaSchedule F (Prohibited Use of Leaf Blowers)
Crime near 1209 Thurlow St
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Crime near 1209 Thurlow 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: 2 new-building permits and 5 demolition permits.
New buildings nearby:
- 1088 Burnaby St May 2026
- 1045 Burnaby St Jul 2026
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 1209 Thurlow St
What is 1209 Thurlow St assessed at?
$9,860,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1209 Thurlow St built?
In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1985.
What is the zoning of 1209 Thurlow St?
It is zoned C-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1209 Thurlow St?
It is in a commercial district (C-5). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1209 Thurlow St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1209 Thurlow St on the Heritage Register?
Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1209 Thurlow St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1209 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 1209 Thurlow St?
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 950 m away in a straight line.
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