6493 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1992 on a 306 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Newer than 79% of the buildings on Sophia St.

Assessed 2026
$1,818,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 306 m²
Built
1992
5 notes2 clear

What the records show for 6493 Sophia St

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About 6493 Sophia St

Assessed at $1,818,000 for 2026 (−6% on 2025). Assessed higher than 42% of the houses on Sophia St. The lot is smaller than 95% of the lots in Sunset. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2021: addition or alteration, single detached house ($10,000). School catchment: Henderson Elementary and John Oliver Secondary. Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 6493 Sophia St

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2026$1,818,000
Up 19% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jul 2021 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$10,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 306 m²
ZoningR1-1
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 6493 Sophia St

Elementary catchmentHenderson Elementary
Secondary catchmentJohn Oliver Secondary
St Andrew's335 m
John Henderson Elementary500 m
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary796 m
Sunset Park428 m
MacDonald Park448 m

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Transit near 6493 Sophia St

Nearest SkyTrain: Langara-49th Avenue (Canada Line)1.2 km
Eastbound E 49 Ave @ Main St · 4983 m
Northbound Main St @ E 49 Ave · 3110 m
Westbound E 49 Ave @ Prince Edward St · 49141 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 49

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 66 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadE 49th Ave, 25 m
Truck route120 m

Crime near 6493 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: 9 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Sunset, the City issued 145 new-building permits and 81 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 6493 Sophia St

What is 6493 Sophia St assessed at?

$1,818,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 6493 Sophia St built?

In 1992, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1996.

What is the zoning of 6493 Sophia St?

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

What can be built at 6493 Sophia St?

The lot is below the R1-1 multiplex minimums: a house with suites or a duplex. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 6493 Sophia St in a floodplain?

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

Is 6493 Sophia St on the Heritage Register?

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

What building permits has 6493 Sophia St had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jul 2021: addition or alteration ($10,000). More

Which schools serve 6493 Sophia St?

Elementary: Henderson Elementary. Secondary: John Oliver Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 6493 Sophia St?

Langara-49th Avenue Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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