Vancouver Dossier

3861 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2018 on a 568 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 95% of the buildings on W 12th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$6,113,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 568 m²

Built

2018

3 to check5 notes2 clear

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

What the records show for 3861 W 12th Ave

Note

11 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

Free preview

What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 2553 HIGHBURY STREET, $32,000,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
What to do: Visit on a weekday and ask about timelines for the largest projects.

The full report explains every finding like this one.

Check

R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), borderline

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Check

Sloped lot: about 6 m of fall

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Check

Combined sewer on this block

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Rebuilt in 2018 after a demolition

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

3 permits on this lot since 2017

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Assessed at $6,113,000, +11% since 2021

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Note

Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

What it means and what to ask

What the record says, what it means for a buyer and what to ask the seller: for this finding and every other one, in the full report.

Unlock full report · $20 See a sample report

Clear

Not on the Heritage Register

Clear

Outside the City floodplain

Part of a full report: what each record says, what it means and what to do

What the full report adds to each finding

What the record says, with its date and number
What it means for a buyer
What to ask the seller and your realtor
The source of every line

See a sample report

Street view

About 3861 W 12th Ave

Assessed at $6,113,000 for 2026 (−8% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on W 12th Ave, above 98% of them. The lot is larger than 77% of the lots in West Point Grey. Rebuilt after a 2018 demolition. School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

Read every record and what to do next

Each finding explained, full permit and value history, questions for the seller and a PDF for your agent.

Unlock full report for $20 CAD See a sample report

Assessment history of 3861 W 12th Ave

2026$6,113,000

Up 11% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 3 since 2017

Mar 2018 · New building, single detached house with suite$1,046,000

2 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 568 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3861 W 12th Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary336 m

Lord Byng Secondary336 m

Our Lady of Perpetual Help528 m

Almond Park390 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3861 W 12th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.1 km

Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Wallace St · 14, 9, N17177 m

Westbound W 10 Ave @ Wallace St · 14, 9, N17224 m

Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Highbury St · 14, 9, N17231 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 9, 14, 99, N17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 53 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 6 m

Nearest arterial roadW 10th Ave, 175 m

Crime near 3861 W 12th Ave

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 300 m in the last two years: 11 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In West Point Grey, the City issued 132 new-building permits and 66 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3861 W 12th Ave

What is 3861 W 12th Ave assessed at?

$6,113,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3861 W 12th Ave built?

In 2018, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3861 W 12th Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 3861 W 12th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 6 homes (8 if all rental), right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3861 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3861 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3861 W 12th Ave 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 3861 W 12th Ave had?

The City has issued 3 permits since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2018: new building ($1,046,000). More

Which schools serve 3861 W 12th Ave?

Elementary: Queen Elizabeth Elementary. Secondary: Byng Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3861 W 12th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.1 km away in a straight line.

Compare 3861 W 12th Ave with another address · Watch this address: email me when its records change

Other addresses on W 12th Ave

Full reportEvery record explained · PDF

Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary