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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8636 OAK Street in Vancouver: Marpole Multifamily for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2732094
8636 OAK Street Vancouver V6P 4B3 
$22,000,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2732094
- Bedrooms:
- 1
Developer Alert!! development lots for Sale!!! 2 mins from Richmond, Vancouver Air Port, and 15 mins Drive to Downtown Vancouver. Do not miss the chance. Total Lot Size 23518 Sq Ft ]. It is under Marpole OCP and can be built for 6 Story apartment with 2.5 FSR. *All the measurement are approximate, please contact with the realtor for detail. *Do not walk on the property to disturb the residents. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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7969 - 7989 CAMBIE Street in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2641115
7969 - 7989 CAMBIE Street Vancouver V6P 3J4
$12,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2641115
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 5,159 sq. ft.
Excellent Cambie corridor development site (2 Lots total 10,000 sq ft) for sale with great potential to zone for mid or high rise in the future with the whole block develop together. The site itself can built 30 units, another 6 month to development permit. Drawing is available. Excellent property to hold on or continue the development. (Call listing agent for whole block sale) More detailsListed by Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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7923 YUKON Street in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2729686
7923 YUKON Street Vancouver V5X 2Y6
$6,490,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2729686
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 4,412 sq. ft.
Developers and Investors Alert. Part of Marpole/Cambie corridor OCP. Excellent investment property in the prime Oakridge area. Potential land assemble F.S.R. up to 1.5 and 4 story high, for more information, visit the city of Vancouver, for a copy of the Cambie Corridor study area. lot size 50 X 145, 7,250 sq.ft. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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723 W 66TH Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2786561
723 W 66TH Avenue Vancouver V6P 2R4
$4,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2786561
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,178 sq. ft.
This custom built home sits on a large unique 9,600 square foot lot. The main level offers a high ceiling foyer, spiral staircase, big kitchen/family room overlooking a PRIVATE and FLAT BACKYARD with an oversized triple garage. Upstairs has 4 spacious bedrooms with 3 full bathrooms. The basement offers a 3 bedroom MORTGAGE HELPER with separate entry. This bright and South facing house has a GREAT LOCATION close to the Canadian Line Skytrain (Station: Marine Drive) where it takes you to Langara College, Oakridge Centre, Downtown or Richmond Centre. Short drive away to YVR, UBC, and shopping and a short walk away from Ecole des Colibris Elementary School. School catchment is Sir Wilfred Laurier Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Not many homes like this on the market! More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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426 W 64TH Avenue in Vancouver: Marpole House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2787355
426 W 64TH Avenue Vancouver V5X 2M1
$4,750,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2787355
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,916 sq. ft.
Marpole Community Plan Development Site. Developers and Investors alert! Potential 6-storey condo up to 2.5 FSR. Steps to Canada Line, Shopping Center and Entertainment Complex. Minutes to Richmond. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
