#12 – 4255 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC

Strata unit #12 at 4255 Sophia St: assessed at $1,242,000 in 2026. The highest assessed of the 3 units in the building.

Unit assessed 2026
$1,242,000
Change from last year
-4%
Strata lot
12
Built
1988
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Unit #12

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Assessed 2026$1,242,000
Change from last year−4%
Within the buildingThe highest assessed of the 3 units in the building
Strata lotLot 12, plan VAS2165
Built1988
Value history, 7 years
Property tax, year by year
Permits filed under this unit numberNone since 2017

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What the records show for the building at 4255 Sophia St

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 5,987 m², 66.3 m wide and 91.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: not found.
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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Strata from 1988: no envelope repair permit since 2017

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Typical unit assessed at $1,230,000; the building +12% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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10 new buildings and 5 demolitions within 300 m

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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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Separated storm and sanitary sewers

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About #12 – 4255 Sophia St

A 3-unit strata building, built 1988 on a 5,987 m² R1-1 lot. Newer than 64% of the buildings on Sophia St. Units are assessed from $1,201,000 to $1,242,000; the typical unit is $1,230,000. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2018: addition or alteration, multiple dwelling ($75,000). School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of #12 – 4255 Sophia St

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Whole building, 3 units: units are assessed from $1,201,000 to $1,242,000, typical unit $1,230,000.

2026$3,673,000
Up 12% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this building · 1 since 2017

Nov 2018 · Addition or alteration, multiple dwelling$75,000

Schools and parks near #12 – 4255 Sophia St

Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary445 m
David Livingstone Elementary464 m
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary496 m
Price Park560 m
Prince Edward Park585 m

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Transit near #12 – 4255 Sophia St

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.2 km
Northbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3126 m
Southbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3187 m
Southbound Main St @ E King Edward Ave · 3211 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 76 m above sea level
Elevation change across the siteabout 1 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 96 m
Truck route96 m

Crime near #12 – 4255 Sophia 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: 10 new-building permits and 5 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 #12 – 4255 Sophia St

What is #12 – 4255 Sophia St assessed at?

$1,242,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report. The highest assessed of the 3 units in the building.

What is the strata lot number of #12 – 4255 Sophia St?

Strata lot 12 on strata plan VAS2165.

When was #12 – 4255 Sophia St built?

In 1988, according to BC Assessment.

What is the zoning of #12 – 4255 Sophia St?

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

Is #12 – 4255 Sophia St in a floodplain?

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

Is #12 – 4255 Sophia St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can #12 – 4255 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. The strata bylaws can also ban it. More

What building permits has #12 – 4255 Sophia St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2018: addition or alteration ($75,000). More

Which schools serve #12 – 4255 Sophia St?

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

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from #12 – 4255 Sophia St?

King Edward Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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