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4078 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC

A 2-unit strata building, built 1940 on a 1,327 m² RM-8A lot with a rear lane. Older than 90% of the buildings on Columbia St.

Typical unit, 2026

$2,180,000

Zoning

RM-8A

Strata units

2

Built

1940

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What the records show for 4078 Columbia St

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Zoned RM-8A

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What the record says: Lot about 1,327 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district RM-8A (RM).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2023 after a demolition

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8 permits on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $2,180,000

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Strata building, 2 units, built 1940

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12 new buildings and 7 demolitions within 300 m

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On or next to an arterial road (W King Edward 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 4078 Columbia St

Units are assessed from $2,180,000 to $2,180,000; the typical unit is $2,180,000. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 420 m away.

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Assessment history of 4078 Columbia St

Whole building, 2 units: units are assessed from $2,180,000 to $2,180,000, typical unit $2,180,000.

2026$2,180,000

Permits on this building · 8 since 2017

Apr 2023 · New building, multiple dwelling$0

7 more permits in the full report

Schools and parks near 4078 Columbia St

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

General Wolfe Elementary352 m

Edith Cavell Elementary682 m

David Livingstone Elementary869 m

Hillcrest Park508 m

Nat Bailey Stadium763 m

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Transit near 4078 Columbia St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)420 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 2541 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Columbia St · 2562 m

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St · 25309 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 15, 25, 33, N15

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front7 · Black Tupelo, Green Gable Blackgum

Ground elevation≈ 67 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 33 m

SkyTrain guideway407 m

Crime near 4078 Columbia 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: 12 new-building permits and 7 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

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 4078 Columbia St

What are the units at 4078 Columbia St assessed at?

Units are assessed from $2,180,000 to $2,180,000; the typical unit is $2,180,000.

When was 4078 Columbia St built?

In 1940, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of 4078 Columbia St?

It is zoned RM-8A under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

Is 4078 Columbia St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4078 Columbia St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4078 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 4078 Columbia St had?

The City has issued 8 permits since 2017. The latest, from Apr 2023: new building. More

Which schools serve 4078 Columbia St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 4078 Columbia St?

King Edward Station is 420 m away in a straight line.

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