4237 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 2013 on a 373 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 87% of the buildings on W 12th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$3,915,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 373 m²
Built
2013
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What the records show for 4237 W 12th Ave

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12 new buildings and 6 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says
Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 2555 DISCOVERY STREET, $28,000,000.
What it means
The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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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, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Assessed at $3,915,000, +21% since 2021

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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 4237 W 12th Ave

Assessed at $3,915,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 73% of the houses on W 12th Ave. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2024: addition or alteration, single detached house ($4,000). School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Byng Secondary.

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Assessment history of 4237 W 12th Ave

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2026$3,915,000
Up 21% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jun 2024 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$4,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 373 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 4237 W 12th Ave
Elementary catchmentQueen Mary Elementary
Secondary catchmentByng Secondary
Our Lady of Perpetual Help429 m
Queen Elizabeth Elementary480 m
Norma Rose Point School480 m
West Point Grey Park518 m
Camosun521 m

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Transit near 4237 W 12th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line)5.9 km
Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Discovery St · 14, 9, N17200 m
Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Courtenay St · 14, 9, N17210 m
Westbound W 10 Ave @ Discovery St · 14, 9, N17251 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 14, N17

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Kwanzan Flowering Cherry
Ground elevation≈ 79 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW 10th Ave, 178 m

Crime near 4237 W 12th Ave

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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: 12 new-building permits and 6 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 4237 W 12th Ave

What is 4237 W 12th Ave assessed at?

$3,915,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4237 W 12th Ave built?

In 2013, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2015.

What is the zoning of 4237 W 12th Ave?

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

What can be built at 4237 W 12th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4237 W 12th Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 4237 W 12th Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4237 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 4237 W 12th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2024: addition or alteration ($4,000). More

Which schools serve 4237 W 12th Ave?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4237 W 12th Ave?

Yaletown-Roundhouse Station is 5.9 km away in a straight line.

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