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3042 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 244 m² R3-3 lot with a rear lane. Older than 59% of the buildings on Sophia St.

Assessed 2026

$1,669,800

Zoning

R3-3

Lot

≈ 244 m²

Built

1910

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What the records show for 3042 Sophia St

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Zoned R3-3

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What the record says: Lot about 244 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district R3-3 (R3).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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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 $1,669,800, +29% 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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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 3042 Sophia St

Assessed at $1,669,800 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). Assessed higher than 17% of the houses in Mount Pleasant. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is smaller than 94% of the lots in Mount Pleasant. School catchment: Nightingale Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 3042 Sophia St

2026$1,669,800

Up 29% 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≈ 244 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3042 Sophia St

Elementary catchmentNightingale Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

St Patrick's Elementary390 m

Florence Nightingale Elementary415 m

Florence Nightingale StrongStart Centre415 m

Tea Swamp Park74 m

Robson Park462 m

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Transit near 3042 Sophia St

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)1.3 km

Northbound Main St @ E 16 Ave · 3230 m

Southbound Main St @ E 14 Ave · 3236 m

Eastbound Kingsway @ E 13 Ave · 19, N19241 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 19, N19

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front2 · Tree Lilac

Ground elevation≈ 47 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat

Nearest arterial roadE 16th Ave, 124 m

Crime near 3042 Sophia 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: 1 new-building permit and 1 demolition permit.

New buildings nearby:

352 E 16th Ave Nov 2025

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 3042 Sophia St

What is 3042 Sophia St assessed at?

$1,669,800 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3042 Sophia St built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.

What is the zoning of 3042 Sophia St?

It is zoned R3-3 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 3042 Sophia St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3042 Sophia St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3042 Sophia 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 3042 Sophia St had?

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

Which schools serve 3042 Sophia St?

Elementary: Nightingale Elementary. Secondary: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 3042 Sophia St?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.3 km 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