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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2604 8189 CAMBIE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2822850
2604 8189 CAMBIE Street Vancouver V6P 0G6 
$1,580,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2822850
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,137 sq. ft.
VIEW !! VIEW !! VIEW !! Northwest by Onni. Rarely available 3-bedroom NORTH & EAST facing unit with beautiful Mountain & City view. Functional open floor plan. Central A/C with high efficiency heat pump, high-end stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertop. Best amenities with Extra-large gym with full workout equipment, luxury party room with big screen TV, billiard room, spacious common patio & guest room and community garden. 2 side by side EV parking stalls and I storage Locker. Centrally located with walking distance to T &T Supermarket, shops, banks, Cineplex, restaurants & Marine Drive Skytrain Station. Childcare is right within the complex. School catchment Wilfrid Laurier Elementary and Churchill Secondary with IB program. Don't Miss!! More detailsListed by Interlink Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8083 YUKON Street in Vancouver: Marpole Townhouse for sale in "W1" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2827349
8083 YUKON Street Vancouver V5X 0H5
$1,568,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2827349
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,446 sq. ft.
Gorgeous 3 bdrm + 3 full bath CONCRETE townhouse in W1 by renowned developer Concord Pacific. Main floor has approx 12'6ft high ceilings and owner has added an extra 90 sf loft that could be removed. Featured with central A/C, open living area, quality finishing with Miele appliances, gas cooktop, quartz countertop; Bathroom with marble tiles. Great amenities includes a professionally equipped fitness centre, 24 hours concierge, media room, karaoke room & an automatic touchless carwash facility. Unbeatable central location, steps from Canada Line/Bus loop, Cineplex theatre, banks, restaurants, Winners, Starbucks, Shoppers and T&T Supermarket. Minutes to Richmond, YVR Airport and DT, Churchill Secondary. 2 side by side EV parking stalls and 1 Locker included. Open House Sat Nov 25th 1-3pm. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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402 7878 GRANVILLE Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2803256
402 7878 GRANVILLE Street Vancouver V6P 4Z2
$1,438,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2803256
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,082 sq. ft.
Air-conditioned Penthouse unit comes with 10 ft ceilings bringing in ample sunlight, while its over 250sqft panoramic wrap around balcony offers extraordinary sunset views. The owner-occupied unit is extremely well-kept and clean, comes with open concept kitchen and spacious layouts, premium integrated BOSCH appliances, oversized laundry room with built in storage, secure underground parking, common room, and individual bike lockers. Welcome to Aster on Granville, located in the heart of Marpole, a family oriented neighborhood, with Easy access to Richmond, airport and downtown. School catchments are Churchill Secondary and David Lloyd George Elementary. Unit also come with TWO lockers and DOUBLE side by side parking as added bonus! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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302 8030 OAK Street in Vancouver: Marpole Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2821432
302 8030 OAK Street Vancouver V6P 4A8
$1,399,800Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821432
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 987 sq. ft.
Own a piece of iconic architecture in South Oak. Designed by award-winning Arno Matis, Oku is zero emissions concrete construction offering 132 homes in 3 boutique buildings. The superior window and wall structure is designed for energy efficiency and reduced sound transmission. All-season comfort from best-in-class VRF air-conditioning technology. Each home features luxurious interiors with a sleek gourmet kitchen equipped with quartz countertops and European stainless steel appliances. Building amenities include a fitness studio, co-working space, entertainment lounge for group gatherings. Conveniently located in a well-established Vancouver West neighbourhood with easy access to Churchill Secondary, Sir Wilfred Laurier Elementary, Oakridge Centre, YVR and downtown. www.okuliving.com. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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8439 SHAUGHNESSY Street in Vancouver: Marpole 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2817525
8439 SHAUGHNESSY Street Vancouver V6P 3Y1
$1,368,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2817525
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,174 sq. ft.
WELL KEPT 3 BEDROOM 1/2 DUPLEX IN DESIRABLE MARPLE AREA. WALKING DISTANCE TO LAURIER ELEMENTARY & CHURCHILL SECONDARY SCHOOLS. EASY ACCESS TO MARINE GATEWAY, CANADA LINE, SHOPS & RESTAURANTS. REAR SIDE PROPERTY WITH SPACIOUS & FUNCTIONAL FLOOR PLAN AND WESTERN QUIET BACKYARD. UPDATED WITH LAMINATED KITCHEN COUNTER TOP, HOT WATER TANK, APPLIANCES, PAINTING & CARPET. EXCELLENT FAMILY TEANANTED SINCE 2020 AND NOW ON MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS. ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROX. BUYER TO VERIFY. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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