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
-
448 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2717231
448 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S7 
$10,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2717231
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,932 sq. ft.
Prime and fantastic development/holding property (7327 SF of land) with solid older home just steps across from the Oakridge Mall and Skytrain Station on Wets 41st Avenue. Located in the heart of the Oakridge Municipal Town Centre (Oakridge MTC) Development Plan area where mixed-use towers upwards of 18+ storeys are currently being developed and under constructions. No showing of property at Seller's request as it is being sold for land value only. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
438 W 43RD Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2736129
438 W 43RD Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T8
$9,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2736129
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,014 sq. ft.
Attention to: builders, location, location. Situated along West 43rd Avenue and Cambie in the Oakridge community. Minutes' walk to Oakridge Mall. Joined with more properties. It potential allow up to 18 storeys in Height. Call today for more information. More detailsListed by Grand Central Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
393 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2679262
393 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T3
$8,990,000Residential 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
- Contact by Email
-
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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
729 W 47TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2726979
729 W 47TH Avenue Vancouver V5Z 2R7
$7,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2726979
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,692 sq. ft.
Located in the prime Oakridge area on 10,222 sq.ft. land.Custom built 5,692 sq.ft. home with exquisite craftsmanship.Elegant engineering hardwood and marble stone floor, beautiful chef’s kitchen plus Wok kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances.10' ceiling main floor ; Upstairs 4 large high ceiling bedrooms all with ensuites;Downstairs there are two suites with two separate entrances from backyard,Both suites include dining room, living room, kitchen and laundary. Upgraded & installed home theatre system;Rear Sundeck and patio with gas BBQ gas hookup; Beautiful landscaping;3 Car garage;Walking distance to Oakridge shopping center, Canada Line , Langara College. Must see! open house on Sunday, Oct 9th, 2-4pm by appointment . More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
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
- Contact by Email
-
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.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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
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
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
825 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2702943
825 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Z 2P2
$5,588,000Residential 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 Sec. Jamieson Elem. & Vancouver College. 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 outdoor entertainment. Open house: Dec 4, 1-3pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
