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3883 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1992 on a 568 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 67% of the buildings on W 12th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,536,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 568 m²

Built

1992

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What the records show for 3883 W 12th Ave

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13 new buildings and 9 demolitions within 300 m

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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.

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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $4,536,000, +11% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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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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About 3883 W 12th Ave

Assessed at $4,536,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 84% of the houses on W 12th Ave. The land is 92% of the value. The lot is larger than 77% of the lots in West Point Grey. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: addition or alteration, single detached house ($1,085,000). School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3883 W 12th Ave

2026$4,536,000

Up 11% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Mar 2024 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$1,085,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 568 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3883 W 12th Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary318 m

Lord Byng Secondary318 m

Our Lady of Perpetual Help503 m

Almond Park418 m

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Transit near 3883 W 12th Ave

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

Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Wallace St · 14, 9, N17172 m

Westbound W 10 Ave @ Wallace St · 14, 9, N17211 m

Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Highbury St · 14, 9, N17254 m

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

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 56 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadW 10th Ave, 177 m

Crime near 3883 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: 13 new-building permits and 9 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 3883 W 12th Ave

What is 3883 W 12th Ave assessed at?

$4,536,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3883 W 12th Ave built?

In 1992, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1993.

What is the zoning of 3883 W 12th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3883 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 3883 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3883 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3883 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 3883 W 12th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Mar 2024: addition or alteration ($1,085,000). More

Which schools serve 3883 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 3883 W 12th Ave?

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

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