2532 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1915 on a 338 m² R5-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 80% of the buildings on Columbia St.

Assessed 2026

$1,991,000

Zoning

R5-3

Lot

≈ 338 m²

Built

1915

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On the Heritage Register, category A, designated

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Serious

Valued like a lot, but the house is protected

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Zoned R5-3

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What the record says: Lot about 338 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R5-3 (R5).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Built 1915: ask about a buried oil tank

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Sloped lot: about 2 m of fall

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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 $1,991,000, +23% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 2532 Columbia St

Assessed at $1,991,000 for 2026 (−2% on 2025). Assessed higher than 18% of the houses on Columbia St. The land is 91% of the value. The lot is smaller than 78% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 410 m away.

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Assessment history of 2532 Columbia St

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2026$1,991,000

Up 23% 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

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Area≈ 338 m²

ZoningR5-3

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

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Schools and parks near 2532 Columbia St

Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

St Patrick Regional Secondary496 m

St Patrick's Elementary579 m

Simon Fraser Elementary596 m

Major Matthews Park176 m

Jonathan Rogers Park219 m

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Transit near 2532 Columbia St

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)410 m

Eastbound W Broadway @ Columbia St · 9, N960 m

Westbound W Broadway @ Columbia St · 9, N993 m

Eastbound W Broadway @ Manitoba St · 9, N9214 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 9, 99, N9

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Pin Oak

Ground elevation≈ 31 m above sea level

Slope across the lotSloped, about 2 m

Nearest arterial roadW Broadway, 69 m

SkyTrain guideway404 m

Truck route69 m

Crime near 2532 Columbia St

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 3 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

288 W 8th Ave Sep 2026
345 W 11th Ave Oct 2026

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Mount Pleasant, the City issued 38 new-building permits and 32 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 2532 Columbia St

What is 2532 Columbia St assessed at?

$1,991,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 2532 Columbia St built?

In 1915, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 2532 Columbia St?

It is zoned R5-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 2532 Columbia St in a floodplain?

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

Is 2532 Columbia St on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 2532 Columbia 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 2532 Columbia St had?

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

Which schools serve 2532 Columbia St?

Elementary: Fraser Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 2532 Columbia St?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 410 m away in a straight line.

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