Marpole in South Vancouver
Down by the River and the Airport
Marpole is a mostly residential neighbourhood of 23,832 inhabitants reported in the 2011 Census on the southern edge of the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, northeast of Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island across the Fraser River. Approximate borders are Angus Drive on the west, 57th Avenue on the north, Ontario Street on the east and the river on the south. Immigration has been an important demographic in this neighbourhood. In 2006, 42 percent of Marpole residents were ethnically Chinese, 37 percent spoke Chinese as their native language, and 59 percent were foreign born. Marpole has a lower median household income and a higher share of low- income residents than Vancouver overall. Within Marpole, 32 per cent of renters spend more than a third of their income on housing. Most of the 4,000 units of relatively affordable rental housing date from before 1975.
Some History
Richard Marpole, for whom in 1916 residents of the small town of Eburne Station on the river renamed it in his honor, was General Superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway Pacific Division in Vancouver in the early 1900s. The coming of the Canadian Pacific to Vancouver triggered development of sawmills, shingle mills, and gravel companies in the region. By 1929, when it became part of the City of Vancouver, Marpole was a industrial centre. Construction over the river in 1957 of the Oak Street Bridge to Richmond, Delta, Surrey, and the USA border and in 1975 of the Arthur Laing Bridge to the airport has catalyzed many changes and intensified traffic and development.
Economic Development
Most Marpole trade stores and services are toward the southern end of Granville Street. Small corner shops cluster around Oak Street and 67th Avenue and Cambie Street and 57th Avenue. Some big box stores, manufacturers, and distributors are on Marine Drive east of the Arthur Laing Bridge; some heavy industry operates along the bank of the river.
Another large Marpole commercial district will be in the eastern part of the neighbourhood around Marine Drive and Cambie Street. The City of Vancouver has designated this area as the Marine Landing Precinct and approved for construction two residential high-rise towers, an office tower, 11 movie theatres, and a major grocery store.
Information Links:
http://marpoleonline.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/marpole.aspx http://www.marpoleoakridge.org
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/marpole-community-plan.aspx
New Community Plan for Marpole Future
In April 2014, Vancouver’s City Council unanimously approved a new Marpole community plan following a public hearing with most attending residents in favor. The new plan revamped last year’s proposal, which stalled over complaints that the city pushed for unnecessary and excessive density. City planners had proposed to rezone a large area of single-family residences dwellings for multifamily housing. The new, approved plan leaves 85 percent of present single-family areas unchanged. Most growth will be near major streets and transit stops with new townhomes in some single-family areas. The plan has four main themes: (1) encourage growth but respect neighbourhood character, (2) keep housing affordable, (3) improve transportation, and (4) add and enhance community amenities.
According to plan specifics, by 2041 there would be 835 new market rental units, 6,800 new market homes, upgrades to five parks, three new parks with a 10-acre sanctuary along the river, upgrades to the library and community centre, and 478 new child care spaces. So proceeds life in Marpole as the government attempts to moderate the forces of the market economy.
New Marpole Live MLS Listings
Marpole in South Vancouver
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7964 MONTCALM Street in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2699059
7964 MONTCALM Street Vancouver V6P 4P3 
$2,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2699059
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,456 sq. ft.
Welcome to spacious and quiet living in the heart of Marpole. This 2400 plus square feet 2 story home features five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a basement, a detached double garage, and a 165 sf rear deck. The ample front and backyard are ideal for children to play in. Back lane access to lot for convenience. It is located less than 10 minutes from the Marine Gateway Shopping center and Canada line station. Do not miss out on this great opportunity! Saturday & Sunday, June 18 and 19, open house 2-4 pm. Please use a mask to the tenant's request and sanitize your hands upon entry. More detailsListed by RA Realty Alliance Inc.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2705315
$2,690,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2705315
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,800 sq. ft.
Investors alert! Rare Vancouver West 7-bedroom newer detached home locates top school catchment, convenient and pre-zoned higher density south Oak. No newer home younger than this in Oak St Marpole, no higher rent income potential detached than this in Vancouver West. It will be gone quick - we won't stay market longer than one month. Please email LA for more info, showing, and offer instructions. Offer presentation Monday 5pm. More detailsListed by LIFF Realty and Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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8119 CARTIER Street in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2691744
8119 CARTIER Street Vancouver V6P 4T6
$2,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2691744
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,398 sq. ft.
PRIME LOCATION! Solid home located in Marpole between Oak and Granville Street. Excellent property to move in, for rental and future redevelopment. 3 bedrooms up and 1 bedroom down, separate entrance for the basement. Roof replaced, partial floor redone. Tranquil west facing back yard. School Catchment: David Lloyd George Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary (IB). Showing by appointment. Video brochure >> https://youtu.be/VOaemqDd3ro More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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8107 SELKIRK Street in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2704726
8107 SELKIRK Street Vancouver V6P 4H8
$2,590,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2704726
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,542 sq. ft.
Prime Location! located in one of the most sought after areas, Vancouver West Marpole, features this beautiful 5 bed 4 bath of spacious living. Steps away from Oak Park, Marpole Oakridge Community Centre, public transit, skytrain & shopping nearby. All rooms in good size and very well maintained, radiant heat, sundeck, double garage, fenced front & backyard. Recent updates include carpet, boiler, washer & dryer and new fence. School catchment: David Lloyd George Elementary and Churchill Secondary. Showing available with 24 hour notice. Don't miss this opportunity, Call now! Open house by appt only Sunday July 3rd 2-4pm More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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8057 LAUREL Street in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2681038
8057 LAUREL Street Vancouver V6P 3V2
$2,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2681038
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,300 sq. ft.
Well Kept and updated two level home in Prime Marpole area on a bright & quiet street. Completely renovated in 2016 & 2018 with new roof, aluminum double windows, kitchen and bathroom floor tiles and tub, marble counter top, aluminum patio cover with storage space, LED lighting, wired alarm system, interior/exterior paint, stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer combo on main & separate set of washer and dryer in laundry room downstairs. New H/W tank & furnace in 2014. New aluminum carport in 2021. Fully renovated basement is good mortgage helper with 3 bedrooms, spacious living room and newer stainless steel appliances. Only 12 mins walk to Marine Drive Sky Train station and 5 minutes walk to Oak Street transit. Famous Churchill Secondary with IB Program and Laurier Elementary catchment. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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