Oakridge in South Vancouver
Oakridge Briefly
In the 2001 Census, the Oakridge multicultural neighborhood of the City of Vancouver in the Canadian Province of British Columbia had a population of 11,795, 50 percent of whom spoke Chinese as their first language. Oakridge is a geographic rectangle with Granville Street on the west border and Main Street on the east, West 41st Avenue marking the northern neighborhood border and West 57th Avenue the southern. Oak Street and Cambie Street, both busy roads, are also Oakridge north-south thoroughfares with lots of rush-hour traffic.
History
Until after the Second World War, Oakridge remained mostly in its natural, undeveloped, unimproved state except for the Langara Golf Course, which opened in 1926. Then development expanded into the wooded areas as the city’s Jewish community moved south along Oak Street, and the Canadian Pacific Railway opened its lands to development in the 1950s of single-family homes and the Oakridge Centre Mall, Vancouver’s first shopping centre, in 1959 at West 41st Avenue and Cambie Street as a business centre for the residential boom of bungalow homes. In later years larger low- and high-rise multifamily residences replaced many of these small homes.
Langara College, a campus of 21,000 students on the north fringe of the golf course off West 49th Avenue between Cambie and Main, commenced operations in 1994. These three developments, the golf course, the shopping mall, and the campus, are the foremost community features of Oakridge today enhanced by completion in August 2009 of the SkyTrain Canada Line along Cambie Street with stations at 41st and 49th avenues.
Oakridge Centre Redevelopment
In March 2014, the Vancouver City Council approved a massive redevelopment plan for the Oakridge Centre Mall following a week of public hearings. The plan is for new affordable housing, new childcare spaces, a new community centre and library, a new seniors centre, and significant new park space, says the mayor. A joint venture of the mall ownership and developer Westbank Projects Corporation applied for rezoning for the redevelopment project. The developer expressed satisfaction with the council vote and rejected suggestions that there had been insufficient public consultation on the proposal.
Many residents support revitalization of the mall and Cambie Street, but many others say the new residential and business towers, one of 45 stories, are too much for the neighbourhood and will bring excessive density and aggravated traffic conditions despite the recent arrival of the SkyTrain, which plan opponents argue is already overcrowded.
The vertical redevelopment plan for Oakridge exemplifies how Canadian retail shopping malls these days must expand upwardly if at all, according to an August 2012 Toronto Globe and Mail newspaper article reporting that in Vancouver “the last regional malls were built in 1979” and that “Only two enclosed malls have been built in Canada since 1989.” There, development of new malls much more difficult than it is in the USA because of the lack of available land, the restrictions that Canadian cities impose on commercial space, and the demands of provincial highway ministries, and mall developers must be “creative and persistent” for their ambitions to succeed.
Information Links:
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/oakridge.aspx
http://www.marpoleoakridge.org
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/marpole-community-plan.aspx
New Oakridge Live MLS Listings
Oakridge in South Vancouver
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256 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2641005
256 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S4 
$10,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2641005
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,400 sq. ft.
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Excellent opportunity for developers! A large lot with redevelopment potential as part of Cambie Corridor Plan, located on West 41st and within walking distance to Oakridge Skytrain, shopping centre, any services or retail shops! Just steps to King David High School,Van Home Elementary & Columbia Park. Quick access to Eric Hamber Secondary, Queen Elizabeth Park, Hillcrest Centre or Downtown etc. PERFECT location for land assembly! CAN BUILD NEW STRATA buildings with amazing views! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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393 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2679262
393 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T3
$9,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2679262
- Bedrooms:
- 1
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,324 sq. ft.
Attention to: Builders, Location, Location. Situated along West 42n d Avenue and Alberta Street in the Oakridge community. Minutes walk to Oakridge Mall. Joined with two properties towards East. It potential allow up to 18 storeys in Height. Call today for more information. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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407 W 43RD Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale in "OAKRIDGE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2666378
407 W 43RD Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T9
$9,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2666378
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,156 sq. ft.
Prime Oakridge area development location! Located 1/2 block east of Oakridge Shopping Centre. This property falls within the City of Vancouver's Cambie Corridor Re-development Plan. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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377 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2697768
377 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z9
$8,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2697768
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,323 sq. ft.
Excellent land assembling properties in Oakridge Area. Please not the neighbor 395 W 49th for assembling together. Great opportunity for future development within Cambie Corridor Phase 2 re-development plan- FSR 2.5. At least 4 storey mixed-use building with commercial unit in ground level and residential on above. Only 6 houses away from Cambie & 49th Ave Skytrain Station. Right across from Langara College. Please call for more information about rezone and assembling. More detailsListed by Grand Central Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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231 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2680348
231 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T2
$8,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2680348
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,841 sq. ft.
Across from COLUMBIA PARK! Great Oakridge area Development site with 2-2.5 FSR Cambie Corridor plan zoning for 4-6 storey building. possible to assemble 3-5 lots to both sides of neighbours. Close to the new Oakridge Mall, banks, shops, restaurants and Skytrain, Mins from Langara Golf Course & Queen Elizabeth Park. School catchment French Immersion General Gordon Elementary and Churchill Winston Secondary, Sir William Van Horne, Eric Hamber schools. Investors/developers Alert. More detailsListed by ABC Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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219 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2605839
219 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T2
$7,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2605839
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,952 sq. ft.
LOCATED DIRECTLY across from COLUMBIA PARK! Great opportunity in OAKRIDGE AREA for this Development site with 2-2.5 FSR Cambie Corridor plan zoning for 4-6 storey building on W.42nd Ave and Columbia St. TWO LOT ASSEMBLY. Sold in conjunction with Corner Lot, 211 W.42nd Ave. Total Site is almost 13,000 Square Feet. Prestigious Westside Oakridge Location, close to Skytrain, Oakridge mall, shops and restaurants. Mins from Langara Golf Course & Queen Elizabeth Park. School catchment French Immersion General Gordon Elementary and Churchill Winston Secondary, Sir William Van Horne, Eric Hamber schools. Investors/developers Alert. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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104 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2665943
104 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S1
$6,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2665943
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,132 sq. ft.
It is sold as land value for assembly and future development. More detailsListed by Marine Vista Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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43 W 49TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2529809
43 W 49TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Z4
$6,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2529809
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,989 sq. ft.
!!INVESTOR ALERT!! Large 49.52'x146.86' (7273 SF) lot located directly across from Langara College, walking distance to Canada Line Station. Langara Golf Course & Oakridge Mall. Offered for sale in conjunction with 35 W49th avenue to provide a large 12,182 SF site. The subject site is permitted to build mixed-use building (up to 4 stories / up to 2.5 FSR) as proposed in Cambie Corridor Phase 3. Wonderful family home, just under 4000 SF. Beautifully renovated with lots of original charm. Gorgeous kitchen - light filled & spacious featuring stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Total 8 bedrooms including a completely renovated 2 bedroom suite with high ceilings, 4 bedrooms upstairs, covered deck facing north with spectacular mountain views. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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433 W 44TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2408893
433 W 44TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2V7
$5,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2408893
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,946 sq. ft.
Great LAND ASSEMBLY potential - Oakridge/Cambie Corridor Phase 3 planning (up to 4 storeys strata or 6 storeys rental). Beautiful quiet street yet steps from popular grand scale Oakridge development, Canada line, community centre, college and desirable elementary and high schools. Well kept home with 2 bed self contained basement suite. No for-sale sign in front as instructed by seller, contact listing agent for further information, please DO NOT disturb seller. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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825 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2702943
825 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Z 2P2
$5,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2702943
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,467 sq. ft.
Stunning custom house located in the heart of Oakridge, just short minutes walk to King David High School, Oakridge shopping centre & Canada Line Station. Allowing for easy access to Downtown, Cambie Village & Queen Elizabeth Park. School catchments: Eric Hamber Secondary, William Osler Elementary & Vancouver College. This home is equipped with security system, hardwood & tile flooring, AC etc. Modern luxury space with a boasting natural light. Excellent details & materials throughout. Kitchen features appliance package Miele/WOLF, custom cabinetry & island with wine fridge. 4 spacious ensuited bdrms upstairs. The basement features recreation room with wet bar, media room & 2 bdrms. Fenced private backyard with garden, good-sized deck perfect for BBQ or outdoor entertainment. Don't miss! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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