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203 1250 W 12th Ave, Vancouver BC V6H 1M1 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3183106

203 1250 W 12th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 1M1

Vancouver Condos for Sale

2 days on the market

$649,800

Est. monthly cost $3,363/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 12, 2026 at 08:45am

Kensington Place

1 Beds

1 Baths

769 sqft

845 $ /sqft

568.48 $ Maint. fee

1976 built

NEW

Photos

Bright and tastefully updated, this southeast corner one-bedroom and den home enjoys a quiet setting in a charming 17-unit building. Offering inviting living spaces, a gas fireplace, and a wraparound balcony, the home features a generous primary bedroom and an enclosed 9' x 7'8" den, ideal as a home office or second bedroom. Complete with in-suite laundry, secure underground parking, and a storage locker. An exceptional location just steps to Granville Street and West Broadway, with shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, VGH, and grocery stores all nearby. Excellent transit options include major bus routes and the new Broadway Corridor SkyTrain, just a short walk away.

Building 28 fields Inside & out 13 fields Lot & land 7 fields

Building Details

Price	$649,800
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	769
Year Built	1976
Age Of Building	50
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Unit Style	Corner unit
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	Kensington Place
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$568.48
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Concrete
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Restrictions	100
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	17

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate, Tile
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3183106
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Fairview VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6H 1M1
Gross Taxes	$2,110.54
Zoning	R3-3

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3183106 / Active	11-10-2026	$649,800

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Foyer	11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level	Living Room	10' x 10' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	9'1 x 9'1 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	12'1 x 12'1 ft
Main Level	Den	9' x 9' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Engel & Volkers Vancouver

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS^® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

About the building: Kensington Place

1250 W 12th Avenue, Vancouver

Kensington Place building details

Building

Built: 1976
Homes: 17 in 3 storeys
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Freehold Strata
Strata plan: VAS403
Managed by: R Jang & Associates
Parking: Garage: Underground
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementHot WaterHeatGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Not allowed
Rentals: Allowed

Homes for sale at Kensington Place, Vancouver Recent sold listings in Kensington Place, Vancouver

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 1.32 km · crime average · sell-speed score 48/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (84 nearby)

Sparkle nails · 331 m · Beauty Shop
Staples · 364 m · Stationery
Hi lite · 366 m · Laundry

Restaurants (80 nearby)

Panago · 327 m · Fast Food
Subway · 327 m · Fast Food
Domino's · 349 m · Fast Food

Cafes (33 nearby)

Fufú café · 327 m · Cafe
Anecdote · 385 m · Cafe
Waves coffee house · 450 m · Cafe

Healthcare (12 nearby)

Shaughnessy pharmacy · 371 m · Healthcare
Finlandia pharmacy and natural health centre · 430 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 465 m · Healthcare

Groceries (11 nearby)

Broadway liquor store · 403 m · Beverages
Circle k · 429 m · Convenience
Jak's · 456 m · Beverages

Parks & Recreation (2 nearby)

Off-leash dog park for small and shy dogs · 792 m · Dog Park
Off-leash dog park · 797 m · Dog Park

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound w cloverleaf @ granville st · 853 m · Transit

Public Schools

Elementary
Emily Carr Elementary School: Above Average 1.22 km 7.8/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
Blessed Sacrament School: Above Average 0.97 km 8/10
Secondary
St. Lawrence School: Above Average 0.36 km 8.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound W 15 Ave @ Birch St: 0.3 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Broadway-City Hall Stn: 1.32 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Below Average
Property Crime Rate: Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 51.6%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 3.7%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 46%
Employment Rate: Below Average 28.6%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
Railway/Sky train Noise: Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise: Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

48 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $572,667

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 1.32 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How FAIRVIEW VW compares

This property

2 DOM

Very fast

Fairview VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

203 1250 W 12th Avenue has a sell-speed score of 48/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 13.5% above comparable active properties in Fairview VW. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 16.1% and an area average of 49 days on market — conditions are balanced. With 1245 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6H 1M1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6H 1M1, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Schools NearBy

54 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Queen Alexandra Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 357 m
St. Lawrence School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 358 m
VISST	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.9 / 10	Distance 520 m
Canada Royal Arts High School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.6 / 10	Distance 761 m
False Creek Elementary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 857 m
False Creek Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 872 m
Blessed Sacrament School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 973 m
Century High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 986 m
Emily Carr Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.22 KM
Lord Tennyson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.23 KM
Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.26 KM
Westside Montessori	Independent	Grades Served K	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 1.36 KM
York House School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.3 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Edith Cavell Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 1.41 KM
Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.46 KM
Elsie Roy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.8 / 10	Distance 1.49 KM
Little Flower Academy	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	10.0 / 10	Distance 1.51 KM
Shaughnessy Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
St. Augustine's	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.9 / 10	Distance 1.60 KM
St. John's School	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.8 / 10	Distance 1.70 KM
Henry Hudson Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.72 KM
Fraser Academy	Independent	Grades Served 2-12	Catchment Info —	6.2 / 10	Distance 1.80 KM
Simon Fraser Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 1.81 KM
Claren Academy	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.0 / 10	Distance 1.98 KM
St.Patrick's Elementary School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.17 KM
St.Patrick Regional Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	6.9 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
St Patrick's	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
Kitsilano Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.2 / 10	Distance 2.30 KM
Pattison High School	Independent	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.34 KM
Vancouver Technical Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.1 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
The Westside School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.8 / 10	Distance 2.36 KM
General Wolfe Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
Lowell High School	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.45 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	5.7 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Vancouver College	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
David Livingstone Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
Secondaire Jules-Verne	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
Florence Nightingale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Columbia Academy	Independent	Grades Served 10-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.78 KM
St Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	5.3 / 10	Distance 2.80 KM
Rose-des-vents	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.5 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
General Gordon Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.0 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
St. Francis Xavier	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	9.6 / 10	Distance 2.82 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.87 KM
Lord Strathcona Community Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	2.1 / 10	Distance 2.94 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.95 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.98 KM
Lord Roberts Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.0 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM
Columbia College	Independent	Grades Served 11-12	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 3.00 KM
Madrona School	Independent	Grades Served K-9	Catchment Info —	8.3 / 10	Distance 3.00 KM
Franklin School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	4.1 / 10	Distance 3.00 KM

Pre-computed routes from 203 1250 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC

203 1250 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC Broadway-City Hall 1.3 km

26 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Broadway-City Hall → Waterfront
26 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Broadway-City Hall → Metrotown
44 min
SFU Burnaby via Broadway-City Hall → Production Way
51 min
Richmond Centre via Broadway-City Hall → Brighouse
37 min
YVR Airport via Broadway-City Hall → YVR-Airport
38 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
4 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
12 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
19 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
12 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
10 min

Calculate your commute

203 1250 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.3 km from Broadway-City Hall, with a 26 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W 15 Ave @ Birch St (0.3 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (76/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 203 1250 W 12th Avenue

Walker's Paradise 96

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Excellent Transit 76

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Biker's Paradise 96

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 203 1250 W 12th Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 003-960-340).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$627,400

-0.5% YoY

-1.5%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$560,000

Buildings

$67,400

Year Built

1976

Class

Residential

Zoning

R3-3

Property Tax

$2,111

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$560,000	$67,400	$627,400	-0.5%
2025	$563,000	$67,700	$630,700	-1.1%
2024	$569,000	$68,500	$637,500	-9.3%
2023	$627,000	$75,500	$702,500	+5.3%
2022	$556,000	$111,000	$667,000	—

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $3,363/month · rent estimate $2,404/month · owning catches up with renting by year 15 · cash flow if rented −$1,132/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 203 1250 W 12th Avenue

$3,363 /month

Principal & Interest $2,619

Property Taxes $176

Maintenance fee $568

The estimated monthly cost of 203 1250 W 12th Avenue, Vancouver is $3,363: $2,619 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $176 property tax and $568 strata fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$1,132 /month

Mortgage Payment $2,619

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,132

Break Even Down Payment 55%

Cap Rate -2.1%

Cash on Cash -10.5%

If 203 1250 W 12th Avenue, Vancouver were rented at $2,404 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,132 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 55% down would break even.

All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 203 1250 W 12th Avenue, Vancouver

$2,404 / month

Rent $2,404

Own $3,363

Principal: $842/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $2,521/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$705/mo (year 1) → ~$1,640/mo (year 20) → ~$2,445/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$2,521/mo About $117/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 203 1250 W 12th Avenue, Vancouver would rent for about $2,404 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 203 1250 W 12th Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 15

With 20% down ($129,960) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $46,325

Principal paid off by year 10 $104,169

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 203 1250 W 12th Avenue, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 15, with $46,325 of principal paid off by year 5 and $104,169 by year 10.