3238 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1944 on a 743 m² RT-5 lot with a rear lane. Older than 67% of the buildings on Columbia St.

Typical unit, 2026
$1,646,000
Zoning
RT-5
Strata units
2
Built
1944
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What the records show for 3238 Columbia St

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Zoned RT-5

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Lot about 743 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RT-5 (RT).
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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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4 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,646,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1944

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14 new buildings and 10 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (W 16th Ave)

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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 3238 Columbia St

Units are assessed from $1,646,000 to $1,646,000; the typical unit is $1,646,000. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Fraser Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 800 m away.

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Assessment history of 3238 Columbia St

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Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $1,646,000 to $1,646,000, typical unit $1,646,000.

2026$1,646,000

Permits on this building · 4 since 2017

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Jun 2022 · Demolition, multiple conversion dwelling$20,000
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Schools and parks near 3238 Columbia St
Elementary catchmentFraser Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Simon Fraser Elementary124 m
St Patrick's Elementary631 m
Edith Cavell Elementary685 m
Mount Pleasant Park207 m
Major Matthews Park595 m

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Transit near 3238 Columbia St
Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)800 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, N15402 m
Southbound Cambie St @ W 16 Ave · 15, 33, N15417 m
Northbound Cambie St @ W 18 Ave · 15, 33, N15427 m

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 54 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 2 m
Nearest arterial roadW 16th Ave, 37 m
SkyTrain guideway399 m

Crime near 3238 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: 14 new-building permits and 10 demolition permits.

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Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 3238 Columbia St

What are the units at 3238 Columbia St assessed at?

Units are assessed from $1,646,000 to $1,646,000; the typical unit is $1,646,000.

When was 3238 Columbia St built?

In 1944, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1970.

What is the zoning of 3238 Columbia St?

It is zoned RT-5 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 3238 Columbia St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3238 Columbia St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3238 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has 3238 Columbia St had?

The City has issued 4 permits since 2017. The latest, from Jun 2022: demolition ($20,000). More

Which schools serve 3238 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 3238 Columbia St?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 800 m away in a straight line.

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