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3539 Copley St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1943 on a 378 m² R1-1 lot. Older than 86% of the buildings on Copley St.

Assessed 2026

$1,739,700

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 378 m²

Built

1943

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What the records show for 3539 Copley St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says: Lot about 378 m², 10.1 m wide and 37.6 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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Built 1943: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 6 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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Assessed at $1,739,700, +21% since 2021

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Value is almost all land

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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16 new buildings and 11 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 3539 Copley St

Assessed at $1,739,700 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 33% of the houses on Copley St. The land is 99% of the value. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2026: demolition, single detached house ($40,000). School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 340 m away.

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Assessment history of 3539 Copley St

2026$1,739,700

Up 21% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Aug 2026 · Demolition, single detached house$40,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 378 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3539 Copley St

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary416 m

Gladstone Secondary450 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC727 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park616 m

General Brock Park690 m

How catchments work

Transit near 3539 Copley St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)340 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 7120 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 25, 7129 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 20 Ave · 7155 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 39 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 6 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 109 m

SkyTrain guideway160 m

Truck route109 m

Crime near 3539 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 11 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 3539 Copley St

What is 3539 Copley St assessed at?

$1,739,700 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3539 Copley St built?

In 1943, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 3539 Copley St?

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

What can be built at 3539 Copley St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. No rear lane was found, so a laneway home is unlikely. More

Is 3539 Copley St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3539 Copley St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3539 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 3539 Copley St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Aug 2026: demolition ($40,000). More

Which schools serve 3539 Copley St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3539 Copley St?

Nanaimo Station is 340 m away in a straight line.

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