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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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
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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
$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 Interlink Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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408 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2772338
408 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S7
$8,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2772338
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,770 sq. ft.
Court order sale. Prime and fantastic development property just steps across from the Oakridge Mall and Skytrain Station on West 41st Avenue. Located in the heart of the Oakridge Municipal Town Centre (Oakridge MTC) Development Plan area where mixed-use towers are currently being developed and under constructions. It is being sold for land value only. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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426 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2772358
426 W 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2S7
$7,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2772358
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,196 sq. ft.
Court order sale. Prime and fantastic development property just steps across from the Oakridge Mall and Skytrain Station on West 41st Avenue. Located in the heart of the Oakridge Municipal Town Centre (Oakridge MTC) Development Plan area where mixed-use towers are currently being developed and under constructions. It is being sold for land value only. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - 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®# R2763258
219 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2T2
$5,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2763258
- 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. Land Assembly opportunity now available with 211 and 255 W. 42nd Avenue. There are only 5 lots remaining on this block so act now! 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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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
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825 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2784366
825 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5Z 2P2
$5,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2784366
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,467 sq. ft.
Located in the heart of Oakridge, just short minutes walk to King David High School, Oakridge shopping centre & Canada Line Station. 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. Open house: June 10 & 11, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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438 W 45TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2729515
438 W 45TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2W6
$5,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2729515
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,551 sq. ft.
Potential for Land Assembly! This house is designated for townhouse zoning under Cambie Corridor Ph 3 plan! Right across from Oakridge Mall ! Nearby by sky train station , Langara Golf course and langara college. This is a life time opportunity, do not miss! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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282-286 W 46TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2758637
282-286 W 46TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2X3
$4,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2758637
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 2,938 sq. ft.
This stunning near new home in Oakridge was a custom rebuild for the current owners in 2019. Not only is it exquisite, but it comes with two legal rental units; a two bedroom laneway home, and a one bedroom basement suite. The layout is perfect for a family to enjoy the home inside and outside. If you like the look of the furniture it could be available for purchase with the house, but not included in the sales price. The location of this home will place you in walking distance to some of Vancouver's best shopping when the Mall is finished, and is also a short drive/walk to golfing, and schools. If you are looking for quality construction, high walkability, good schools closeby, and close proximity to downtown and the airport; this home has it for you! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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168 W 48TH Avenue in Vancouver: Oakridge VW House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2711204
168 W 48TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2Y7
$4,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2711204
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,020 sq. ft.
1st TIME ON MARKET & RARELY AVAILABLE! High-quality custom home in the most desirable Oakridge area, next to Langara College & minutes from Canada Line. This gorgeous house features a timeless design, beautiful millwork & moulding, functional floor plan, high-ceilings, air-conditioning, South-facing back yard & 2 BEDROOM laneway home w/ covered garage parking. Top floor consists of 3 bedrooms, each w/ an ensuite. Large media room, den, office and living spaces, roller blinds, gourmet kitchen, Wolf gas-range, extra-wide Sub-zero fridge, quartz countertops, backsplash, quality appliances, spa-inspired bathrooms & soaker tub for yourself to enjoy. 10 minutes to DT & Richmond. 1 bus to UBC & Metrotown. Steps from parks & various schools. OPEN HOUSE 24 & 30 2-4PM More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
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