$1,288,000
By car (off-peak)
Sold
1429 W 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
2
Beds
3
Baths
1539
sqft
2003
built
5 4149 Sophia St, Vancouver BC V5V 3V4 – Townhouse for Sale – MLS® R3163467
5 4149 Sophia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5V 3V4
55 days on the market
$1,150,000
Est. Mortgage $5,088/mo
Listing updated:
EstateBlock checked:
Empress Court
2
Beds
2
Baths
1219
sqft
943
$
/sqft
628.07
$
Maint. fee
1990
built
10.7% price reduction
Photos
Property Details for 5 4149 Sophia Street
10.7% price reduction
RARELY AVAILABLE end unit townhome in EMPRESS COURT! With a spacious layout and house-like feel, a TRANQUIL TREE-LINED entrance & 2 PRIVATE PATIOS, this home is sure to impress. Main floor features open living & dining, cozy GAS FIREPLACE, bedroom, and kitchen that opens up to a sun filled balcony. Top floor offers a PRIMARY SUITE w/ MOUNTAIN VIEWS and an expansive PRIVATE PATIO. Nestled around a beautifully landscaped courtyard, and pond, this QUIET & CHARMING community is just steps to both General Wolfe Elementary & Charles Tupper Secondary Schools, Main Street's MICHELIN MILE, boutiques, QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK & HILLCREST Community Centre offering an aquatic centre, ice rink, fitness facilities, & library. Includes 1 underground parking.
Interior Features
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 0 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | None |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Baseboard, Electric |
| Laundry | In Unit |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| View Description | Treed Outlook |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Attached |
Building Details
| Price | $1,150,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Bathrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 1219 |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Age Of Building | 36 |
| Building Type | Townhouse |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 3 |
| Building Amenities | Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Water |
| Building Name | Empress Court |
| Ownership Type | Freehold Strata |
| Maintenance Fee | $628.07 |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Amenities Nearby | Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Water |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Sanitary Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Underground |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Strata Restrictions | Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns |
| Pet Restrictions | Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (One), Yes With Restrictions |
| Units In Development | 18 |
Lot & Land
| MLS® # | R3163467 |
|---|---|
| Area | Vancouver East |
| Neighbourhood | Main |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V5V 3V4 |
| Gross Taxes | $3,779.35 |
| Zoning | R1-1 |
Property Timeline
Rooms
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Below | Foyer | 6'7 x 6'7 ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 15'8 x 15'8 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 8'4 x 8'4 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 12'3 x 12'3 ft |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 7'3 x 7'3 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 11'0 x 11'0 ft |
| Main Level | Patio | 12'5 x 12'5 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 13'8 x 13'8 ft |
| Above Level | Patio | 15'8 x 15'8 ft |
Bathrooms
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #4 |
| Above Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.
About the building: Empress Court
4155 Sophia Street, Main, Vancouver
Empress Court building detailsBuilding
- Built
- 1990
- Homes
- 18
- Construction
- Frame - Wood
- Title
- Freehold Strata
- Strata plan
- VR2585
- Managed by
- R Jang & Associates
- Parking
- Garage: Underground
- Lockers
- Limited
- Strata fee covers
Bylaws on record
- Pets
- Restricted
- Cats and dogs OK, max 1
- Rentals
- Allowed
Market at Empress Court
- For sale
- 2
- Median ask
- $1.09M
- Median $/sqft
- $892
- Days on market
- 56
- Sold, past year
- 1
This home
$943/sqft, 5.7% above the building median of $892.
From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.
Map & Neighbourhood
Public Schools
- Elementary
- General Wolfe Elementary School
- Above Average 0.46 km
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
Private Schools
- Elementary
- St Patrick's
- Above Average 1.29 km
- Secondary
- St.Patrick Regional Secondary School
- Average 1.49 km
Closest Transit
- Bus Stop
- Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St
- 0.1 km
- Skytrain
- Skytrain @ King Edward Stn
- 1.16 km
Crime Rate
- Total Crime Rate
- Average
- Violent Crime Rate
- Below Average
- Property Crime Rate
- Above Average
Demographics
- Post-Secondary Education
- Above Average 43.1%
- No Certificate/Degree
- Below Average 11.8%
- Owner Occupied
- Below Average 51.7%
- Employment Rate
- Average 64.7%
Noise/ Power Lines
- Road/Hwy Noise
- Possible
- Railway/Sky train Noise
- Unlikely
- Airport/Port Noise
- Unlikely
- Close to major Power Lines
- Unlikely
Other
- Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
- Unlikely
- Flood Area
- Unlikely
- Close to Cemeteries
- Unlikely
Sell Speed & Competition
44 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
May take longer
D
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $922,300
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Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 1.16 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Possible — major road nearby
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How MAIN compares
This property
55 DOM
Main avg
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Vancouver avg
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5 4149 Sophia Street has a sell-speed score of 44/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 19.8% above comparable active properties in Main. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
Climate Risk for V5V 3V4
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5V 3V4, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Flood
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
Fire
Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.
Air Quality
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS. Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~2.1 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
Heat
Vancouver currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.
Precipitation
Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.
Drought
Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Shopping (89 nearby)
- Houndstooth · 103 m · Clothes
- Book warehouse · 105 m · Bookshop
- Vancity · 143 m · Bank
Restaurants (68 nearby)
- Boiling point · 100 m · Restaurant
- Beeryani indian cuisine · 140 m · Restaurant
- Hawker's delight · 140 m · Fast Food
Cafes (21 nearby)
- Aperture coffee bar · 103 m · Cafe
- Blenz · 116 m · Cafe
- Caffe artigiano · 152 m · Cafe
Groceries (15 nearby)
- Solly's · 186 m · Bakery
- Jasmine mediterranean foods · 198 m · Supermarket
- Bc liquor store · 327 m · Beverages
Healthcare (7 nearby)
- Clickcare pharmacy · 271 m · Healthcare
- Mednow pharmacy · 402 m · Healthcare
- Pharmasave · 588 m · Healthcare
Gyms (2 nearby)
- Vancouver curling club · 726 m · Gym
- Hillcrest rink · 753 m · Gym
Parks & Recreation (2 nearby)
- Pacific indoor bowls club · 870 m · Pitch
- Vancouver phoenix gymnastics · 883 m · Pitch
Transit (1 nearby)
- Bus stop northbound main st @ e 16 ave · 982 m · Transit
Schools NearBy
49 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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David Livingstone Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance292 m
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General Wolfe Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
|
Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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Distance459 m
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General Brock Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance741 m
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Simon Fraser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.19 KM
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Charles Dickens Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-3
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.23 KM
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Sir Richard McBride Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-3
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Distance1.25 KM
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St Patrick's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Distance1.29 KM
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St.Patrick's Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.31 KM
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Edith Cavell Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.38 KM
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Florence Nightingale Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.39 KM
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Charles Dickens Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.43 KM
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St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
|
Catchment Info—
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Distance1.49 KM
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Sir Richard McBride Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.63 KM
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John Oliver Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.77 KM
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Mount Pleasant Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.79 KM
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Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.84 KM
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Blessed Sacrament School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.85 KM
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Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.89 KM
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Tyee Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.94 KM
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Lord Selkirk Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-4
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.95 KM
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Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.97 KM
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Emily Carr Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.02 KM
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St Francis Xavier |
Independent |
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Distance2.05 KM
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Westside Montessori |
Independent |
Grades ServedK
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Distance2.07 KM
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St. Francis Xavier |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.07 KM
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Secondaire Jules-Verne |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.13 KM
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Rose-des-vents |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.19 KM
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St.Joseph's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.19 KM
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Kerrisdale Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-2
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.21 KM
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Tecumseh Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-3
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.23 KM
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Lord Selkirk Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.23 KM
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St Andrew's |
Independent |
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Distance2.35 KM
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St. Andrew's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.35 KM
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King David High School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Distance2.38 KM
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Stratford Hall |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.39 KM
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Stratford Hall School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Distance2.41 KM
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Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.50 KM
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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.55 KM
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Columbia College |
Independent |
Grades Served11-12
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Distance2.62 KM
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Gladstone Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Distance2.75 KM
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Gladstone Secondary |
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Distance2.75 KM
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Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.77 KM
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Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary |
Public |
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Distance2.79 KM
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John Henderson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.85 KM
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False Creek Elementary |
Public |
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Distance2.89 KM
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False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.89 KM
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Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.93 KM
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Tecumseh Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.95 KM
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Vancouver College |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Distance2.98 KM
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Pre-computed routes from 5 4149 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC
5 4149 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC
26 min
Downtown Vancouver
By transit (Skytrain)
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Downtown Vancouver via King Edward → Waterfront26 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via King Edward → Metrotown44 min
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SFU Burnaby via King Edward → Production Way51 min
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Richmond Centre via King Edward → Brighouse33 min
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YVR Airport via King Edward → YVR-Airport34 min
By car (off-peak)
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Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview5 min
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Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy9 min
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SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way16 min
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Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd11 min
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YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island10 min
Calculate your commute
5 4149 Sophia St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.2 km from King Edward, with a 26 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound E King Edward Ave @ Main St (0.1 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (54/100).
Walkability & Transit Near 5 4149 Sophia Street
Car-Dependent
98
Walk Score - Walker's Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Some Transit
54
Transit Score - Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
Somewhat
Bikeable 86
Bikeable 86
Bike Score - Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
BC Assessment Value — 5 4149 Sophia Street
2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 015-716-775).
$1,247,000
+2.9% YoY
+4.0%/yr over 4 yr
2022
Value Trend
2026
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,052,000 | $195,000 | $1,247,000 |
+2.9%
|
| 2025 | $1,022,000 | $190,000 | $1,212,000 |
+0.3%
|
| 2024 | $1,019,000 | $189,000 | $1,208,000 |
+2.4%
|
| 2023 | $995,000 | $185,000 | $1,180,000 |
+10.7%
|
| 2022 | $856,000 | $210,000 | $1,066,000 | — |
Mortgage Calculator for 5 4149 Sophia Street
/month
Principal & Interest
Property Taxes
$315
Maintenance fee
628.07
Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($230,000), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $5,335/month — $4,392 principal & interest, $315 property tax, $628 maintenance fee.
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At an estimated rental income of $3,278/month, this property runs a $2,107/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 59% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Main, Vancouver
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$1,150,000
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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Vancouver, similar townhouses average $959,643 across 29 active listings — this listing is 19.8% above the Vancouver average. This property is flagged as a Hot Deal (10.7% price reduction) based on its competitive pricing and market demand.
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