4274 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 642 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 65% of the buildings on Sophia St.

Assessed 2026
$2,944,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 642 m²
Built
1912
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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Built 1912.
What it means
Buildings from before 1990 can contain asbestos in drywall compound, flooring, insulation and stucco. The City asks for a hazardous materials survey before it permits renovation or demolition of these buildings.
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Budget for a hazardous materials survey and, if asbestos is found, removal by a certified contractor before any renovation.

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R1-1 lot: fits a multiplex, 3–4 homes, borderline

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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,944,000, +28% since 2021

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12 new buildings and 6 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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About 4274 Sophia St

Assessed at $2,944,000 for 2026 (−5% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Sophia St, above 90% of them. The land is 85% of the value. The lot is larger than 94% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2020: new building, laneway house ($241,750). School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Sir Charles Tupper Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.3 km away.

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Assessment history of 4274 Sophia St

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2026$2,944,000
Up 28% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2020 · New building, laneway house$241,750

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 642 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 4274 Sophia St
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Charles Tupper Secondary
Sir Charles Tupper Secondary422 m
David Livingstone Elementary442 m
General Wolfe Elementary547 m
Price Park535 m
Prince Edward Park554 m

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Transit near 4274 Sophia St
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.3 km
Northbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3213 m
Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St · 25261 m
Westbound E King Edward Ave @ Prince Edward St · 25262 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Lavallei Hybrid Hawthorn
Ground elevation≈ 70 m above sea level
Slope across the lotGentle slope, about 6 m
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 199 m

Crime near 4274 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: 12 new-building permits and 6 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 4274 Sophia St

What is 4274 Sophia St assessed at?

$2,944,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 4274 Sophia St built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1980.

What is the zoning of 4274 Sophia St?

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

What can be built at 4274 Sophia St?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a multiplex, 3–4 homes, right at the minimum size, so a survey decides. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 4274 Sophia St in a floodplain?

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

Is 4274 Sophia St on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 4274 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 4274 Sophia St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2020: new building ($241,750). More

Which schools serve 4274 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 4274 Sophia St?

King Edward Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.

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