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3479 Copley St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1992 on a 308 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The newest building on Copley St.

Assessed 2026

$1,586,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 308 m²

Built

1992

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What the records show for 3479 Copley St

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16 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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What the record says: Permits issued in the last 24 months. Largest: 3405 GARDEN DRIVE, $2,000,000.
What it means: The area is being rebuilt. Expect construction nearby for a while.
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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Combined sewer on this block

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $1,586,000, +22% 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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About 3479 Copley St

Assessed at $1,586,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 20% of the houses on Copley St. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is smaller than 85% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 460 m away.

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Assessment history of 3479 Copley St

2026$1,586,000

Up 22% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 308 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3479 Copley St

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary335 m

Gladstone Secondary612 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC650 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park527 m

Beaconsfield Park564 m

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Transit near 3479 Copley St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)460 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 752 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 772 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 7154 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Princeton Gold Maple

Ground elevation≈ 38 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 49 m

SkyTrain guideway322 m

Truck route49 m

Crime near 3479 Copley St

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: 16 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Kensington-Cedar Cottage, the City issued 213 new-building permits and 140 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3479 Copley St

What is 3479 Copley St assessed at?

$1,586,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3479 Copley St built?

In 1992, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 3479 Copley St?

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

What can be built at 3479 Copley St?

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 3479 Copley St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3479 Copley St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3479 Copley St 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 3479 Copley St had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 3479 Copley St?

Elementary: Beaconsfield Elementary. Secondary: Gladstone Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3479 Copley St?

Nanaimo Station is 460 m away in a straight line.

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Checked against City of Vancouver open data on October 25, 2026. How we check · Data sources · Glossary