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3983 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1996 on a 531 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 72% of the buildings on W 12th Ave.

Assessed 2026

$4,925,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 531 m²

Built

1996

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What the records show for 3983 W 12th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 5 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 531 m², 14.3 m wide and 37.2 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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

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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 $4,925,000, +15% since 2021

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12 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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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 3983 W 12th Ave

Assessed at $4,925,000 for 2026 (−7% on 2025). Assessed higher than 89% of the houses on W 12th Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2023: addition or alteration, single detached house ($25,000). School catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 3983 W 12th Ave

2026$4,925,000

Up 15% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Oct 2023 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$25,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 531 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3983 W 12th Ave

Elementary catchmentQueen Elizabeth Elementary

Secondary catchmentByng Secondary

Ecole Jules Quesnel Elementary274 m

Lord Byng Secondary275 m

Our Lady of Perpetual Help317 m

Almond Park645 m

Camosun772 m

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Transit near 3983 W 12th Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.4 km

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

Westbound W 10 Ave @ Crown St · 14, 9, N17207 m

Westbound W 10 Ave @ Wallace St · 14, 9, N17230 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 14, N17

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadW 10th Ave, 178 m

Crime near 3983 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: 12 new-building permits and 4 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 3983 W 12th Ave

What is 3983 W 12th Ave assessed at?

$4,925,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3983 W 12th Ave built?

In 1996, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3983 W 12th Ave?

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

What can be built at 3983 W 12th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 5 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3983 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 3983 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3983 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 3983 W 12th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Oct 2023: addition or alteration ($25,000). More

Which schools serve 3983 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 3983 W 12th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.4 km away in a straight line.

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