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3285 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1907 on a 497 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on Sophia St.

Assessed 2026

$3,964,000

Zoning

R1-1

Lot

≈ 497 m²

Built

1907

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What the records show for 3285 Sophia St

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes

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What the record says: Lot about 497 m², 13.4 m wide and 37.1 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means: Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do: If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1907: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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Rebuilt in 2022 after a demolition

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6 permits on this lot since 2017

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Some permits are filed under another civic number

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Assessed at $3,964,000, +90% 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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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 3285 Sophia St

Assessed at $3,964,000 for 2026 (+9% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Sophia St, above 98% of them. The lot is larger than 79% of the lots in Riley Park. Rebuilt after a 2022 demolition. School catchment: Nightingale Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 3285 Sophia St

2026$3,964,000

Up 90% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 6 since 2017

Nov 2022 · New building, single detached house$945,750

5 more permits in the full report

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 497 m²

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 3285 Sophia St

Elementary catchmentNightingale Elementary

Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary

St Patrick's Elementary509 m

David Livingstone Elementary574 m

Florence Nightingale Elementary588 m

Tea Swamp Park134 m

Grimmett Park322 m

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Transit near 3285 Sophia St

Nearest SkyTrain: Broadway-City Hall (Canada Line)1.4 km

Northbound Main St @ E 18 Ave · 3193 m

Southbound Main St @ E 16 Ave · 3199 m

Northbound Main St @ E 16 Ave · 3208 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Autumn Applause Ash

Ground elevation≈ 55 m above sea level

Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 3 m

Nearest arterial roadE 16th Ave, 75 m

Crime near 3285 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: 4 new-building permits and 3 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

258 E 19th Ave Nov 2024
257 E 19th Ave Dec 2024
352 E 16th Ave Nov 2025

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 3285 Sophia St

What is 3285 Sophia St assessed at?

$3,964,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 3285 Sophia St built?

In 1907, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 3285 Sophia St?

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

What can be built at 3285 Sophia St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 3285 Sophia St in a floodplain?

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

Is 3285 Sophia St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 3285 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 3285 Sophia St had?

The City has issued 6 permits since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2022: new building ($945,750). More

Which schools serve 3285 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 3285 Sophia St?

Broadway-City Hall Station is 1.4 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