Big on location, low on maintenance, and packed with personality, this charming one-bedroom condo in Academy Square proves you do not need a lot of square footage to live a very full life. Set inside a secured building in the heart of downtown Vancouver, you are just minutes from the Waterfront, Clark College, Fort Vancouver, parks, coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, transit, and plenty of reasons to leave the car parked. Inside, original hardwood floors bring the character, while fresh paint, plantation shutters, and thoughtful updates keep the space feeling polished and move-in ready. The bathroom has been completely remodeled, and a brand-new furnace adds comfort and peace of mind. Large windows fill the home with natural light and overlook the peaceful shared courtyard, the perfect spot to relax, catch up with neighbors, or pretend you have your own secret garden in the middle of the city. A dedicated basement storage unit provides extra room for bikes, seasonal décor, or all the things you swear you are going to organize someday. HOA dues cover landscaping, common areas, exterior maintenance, gated access, insurance, grounds maintenance, sewer, trash, and water, making this an easy place to own, rent, and enjoy. Whether you are a first-time buyer ready to break up with renting, an investor looking for a smart downtown property, or a student who would rather live close to class and the good coffee, this condo checks all the right boxes. Historic charm, fresh updates, and a location doing some serious heavy lifting, this little gem is ready for its next chapter.
Active
Price cut: $10K (8/13)
$279,000
304 E 12th St APT D, Vancouver, WA 98660
1beds
517sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1945
-- sqft lot
$273,600 Zestimate®
$540/sqft
$220/mo HOA
What's special
Brand-new furnaceOriginal hardwood floorsSecured buildingHistoric charmThoughtful updatesPlantation shuttersFresh updates
- 56 days
- 451
- 26
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Martine Gibbons 360-910-4628,
Cascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: RMLS (OR),MLS#: 249159448
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Storage, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Closet
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Wainscoting
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Pantry, Free Standing Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Tile Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Hardwood Floors, Living Room Dining Room Combo
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup Available, Laundry Room
Features
- High Speed Internet, Living Room Dining Room Combo, Wainscoting, Pantry, Closet, Tile
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Frames
- Basement: Partial,Storage Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 517
- Total interior livable area: 517 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Upper Floor
- Exterior features: Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Features: Commons, Gated, Level, On Busline, Sprinkler
Details
- Parcel number: 039440052
- Zoning: CX
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Vancouver Farmers Market, Restaurants
- Security: Entry, Limited Access
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: All Landscaping, Commons, Exterior Maintenance, Gated, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $220 monthly
Location
- Region: Vancouver
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $540/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,986
- Annual tax amount: $1,956
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$273,600
$260,000 - $287,000
$1,336/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $279,000-3.5%$540/sqft |
Source:  RMLS (OR) #249159448 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,000+285.3%$559/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #249159448 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2012 | Sold | $75,000-31.8%$145/sqft |
Source: RMLS (OR) #12255928 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2011 | Sold | $110,000-8.3%$213/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2011 | Listed for sale | $119,900+59.9%$232/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #11681162 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2010 | Sold | $75,000-38%$145/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2010 | Sold | $120,954-13.6%$234/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2005 | Sold | $140,000$271/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,956 -15.7% | $201,986 -15.1% |
| 2024 | $2,320 +6.1% | $237,965 +1.5% |
| 2023 | $2,186 +23% | $234,345 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $1,778 -7.6% | $214,829 +20.7% |
| 2021 | $1,925 +11.7% | $178,055 -1.7% |
| 2020 | $1,722 | $181,123 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $1,722 +15.3% | $167,979 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $1,494 -6.7% | $150,853 +12.3% |
| 2017 | $1,602 +12.2% | $134,313 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $1,427 +7.9% | $124,868 +13% |
| 2015 | $1,322 +22.4% | $110,543 +29.6% |
| 2014 | $1,080 | $85,316 +6% |
| 2013 | $1,080 -34.9% | $80,454 -30.5% |
| 2012 | $1,658 +23.4% | $115,801 -7.3% |
| 2011 | $1,344 +36.3% | $124,874 +18.5% |
| 2010 | $986 -26.2% | $105,351 +19.9% |
| 2009 | $1,336 | $87,882 -35.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $136,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $136,300 +333.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $31,448 |
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Neighborhood: Esther Short
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hough
- Middle: Discovery
- High: Hudsons Bay
Source: RMLS (OR). This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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