Marpole, Vancouver

Marpole is one of Vancouver's oldest neighborhoods, with roots in the 1870s as a fishing and lumber hub along the Fraser River. At the city's southern tip, it sits between the core and Richmond/YVR, bounded by 57th Avenue, the Fraser River, Oak Street, and Celtic Avenue.

The streets hold post-war bungalows, early 20th-century character homes, and a growing number of modern condos and townhomes. The Marpole Community Plan guides densification along major corridors while preserving the quiet, family-friendly interior streets.

At $1.14M benchmark, Marpole is well below Oakridge ($1.49M), Kerrisdale ($1.90M), and South Cambie ($1.44M). With Marine Drive SkyTrain, proximity to YVR, and growing shops and restaurants, it is attracting savvy buyers and investors.

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Living in Marpole

Marpole is warm and unpretentious. Families put down roots, neighbors know each other, and the pace is slower than areas closer to downtown. The community is diverse, with longtime European residents alongside South and East Asian arrivals, creating a cultural mix that shapes the food, festivals, and daily rhythm.

Housing reflects Marpole's layered history: maintained 1940s and 1950s bungalows on generous lots, mid-century ranchers with mature gardens, and newer low-rise apartments and townhomes. This mix gives visual variety that more homogeneous neighborhoods lack.

A Day in Marpole

Coffee and pastries on Granville Street. Walk the kids to David Lloyd George Elementary, then Canada Line to your downtown office in 20 minutes. Groceries from the neighborhood's Asian supermarkets or farmers' market. Weekends: Fraser River Trail bike rides, Marpole Park, or a ten-minute drive to Richmond for some of North America's best dim sum.

Marpole is closer to YVR than almost anywhere in Vancouver, ideal for frequent travelers. Richmond's shopping and dining are minutes away via the Oak Street or Arthur Laing bridges. Yet you come home to quiet, leafy streets.

Marpole Real Estate Market

Marpole offers a broad spectrum of housing options, making it accessible to everyone from first-time buyers to families seeking a detached home:

GVR MLS® HPI composite benchmark: $1.14M (March 2026, -18.4% YoY). Strong value versus Oakridge ($1.49M) and Kerrisdale ($1.90M). Improving amenities and transit make it one of the most-watched neighborhoods among investors.

Getting Around

Marpole's southern location and strong transit connections make it surprisingly well-connected:

YVR is just two SkyTrain stops or a 10-minute drive away. Few Vancouver neighborhoods match this airport proximity, making Marpole popular with frequent travelers.

Parks

Marpole offers residents a generous amount of green space, from pocket parks to the expansive Fraser River waterfront:

The Community Plan calls for new pocket parks, improved pedestrian connections to the Fraser River, and enhanced facilities as the neighborhood grows.

Education

Marpole is home to well-regarded public schools and is within reach of several private and post-secondary options:

Shopping & Dining

Granville Street between 67th and 71st Avenues is Marpole's commercial heart, mixing longtime locals with new arrivals.

The restaurant scene stands out: Vietnamese pho, Korean barbecue, Italian trattorias, Japanese ramen, and cozy brunch spots. Quality rivals pricier dining districts at friendlier prices.

Marine Drive has grocery stores, banks, and everyday services. Large Asian supermarkets offer outstanding produce. Richmond Centre and Aberdeen Centre malls are a five-minute drive across the bridge.

New mixed-use developments along Cambie and Granville will add ground-floor retail and dining as the Community Plan brings more density.

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