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3542 Copley St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1909 on a 309 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. The oldest building on Copley St.

Assessed 2026

$2,388,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 309 m²

Built

1909

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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What the record says: Built 1909.
What it means: Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
What to do: Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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4 permits on this lot since 2017, 4 in the last 3 years

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1909: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 4 m of fall

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2025 after a demolition

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Assessed at $2,388,000, +80% since 2021

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14 new buildings and 10 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 3542 Copley St

Assessed at $2,388,000 for 2026 (+44% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Copley St, above 93% of them. The lot is smaller than 85% of the lots in Kensington-Cedar Cottage. Rebuilt after a 2024 demolition. School catchment: Beaconsfield Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Nanaimo Station is 290 m away.

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Assessment history of 3542 Copley St

2026$2,388,000

Up 80% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 4 since 2017

Jul 2025 · New building, laneway house$215,000

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The lot and zoning

Area≈ 309 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3542 Copley St

Elementary catchmentBeaconsfield Elementary

Secondary catchmentGladstone Secondary

Lord Beaconsfield Elementary394 m

Gladstone Secondary447 m

Children's Hearing and Speech Centre BC700 m

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park660 m

General Brock Park662 m

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Transit near 3542 Copley St

Nearest SkyTrain: Nanaimo (Expo Line)290 m

Southbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 25, 782 m

Northbound Nanaimo St @ E 22 Ave · 794 m

Eastbound E 22 Ave @ Nanaimo St · 25121 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 7, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded

Ground elevation≈ 46 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 4 m

Nearest arterial roadNanaimo St, 74 m

SkyTrain guideway154 m

Truck route74 m

Crime near 3542 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: 14 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 3542 Copley St

What is 3542 Copley St assessed at?

$2,388,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3542 Copley St built?

In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1940.

What is the zoning of 3542 Copley St?

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

What can be built at 3542 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 3542 Copley St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3542 Copley St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3542 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 3542 Copley St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2025: new building ($215,000). More

Which schools serve 3542 Copley St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3542 Copley St?

Nanaimo Station is 290 m away in a straight line.

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