Rare RM-8 and TOA development opportunity on an approximately 8,255 sq.ft. lot, walking distance to Marine Gateway, with dual frontage (W 64th & Columbia). The RM-8 designation allows townhouse and rowhouse forms at up to 1.20 FSR, supporting approximately 9,900 sq.ft. of potential TH density. The property ALSO falls within Tier 3 TOA boundaries, conceivably allowing for a 3.0fsr or up to 8 storeys. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence with the City of Vancouver regarding achievable density, unit count and mix, parking, tree retention, servicing and dev approvals. Walk to Marine Station, groceries, banks, restaurants, shops and more. Churchill Sec catchment. 6-bedroom house can provide good rental income. An interesting and opportunistic property for the savvy buyer.
| Structures | Land Only |
|---|
| Price | $3,300,000 |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Land |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Near Shopping |
| Utility Type | Sanitary Sewer At Lot Line, Storm Sewer At Lot Line, Electricity At Lot Line, Natural Gas At Lot Line, Phone At Lot Line, Cable At Lot Line |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Front Access |
| Lot Size | 8255 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 98.15 |
| MLS® # | R3151553 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Marpole |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V5X 2Z3 |
| Gross Taxes | $18,517 |
| Zoning | RM-8 |
Listed by: Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd. & Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd.
NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.
Public Schools
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
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7957 Columbia Street has a sell-speed score of 34/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 14.1% above comparable active properties in Marpole. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.2% and an area average of 67 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 542 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5X 2Z3, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.
Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~4.1 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
Vancouver currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.
Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.
Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.
26 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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des Colibris |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Distance510 m
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J.W. Sexsmith Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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Distance539 m
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Royal Canadian College |
Independent |
Grades Served9-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance743 m
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Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.11 KM
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.20 KM
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Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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Distance1.22 KM
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John Henderson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.71 KM
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Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.71 KM
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David Lloyd George Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.72 KM
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Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.74 KM
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Robert J. Tait Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.92 KM
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St. Anthony of Padua |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.97 KM
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St. Andrew's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.03 KM
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St Andrew's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.03 KM
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Kerrisdale Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-2
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.10 KM
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Walter Moberly Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.11 KM
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Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.16 KM
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Vancouver Montessori School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.36 KM
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King David High School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.41 KM
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Sir William Osler Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.50 KM
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John Oliver Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.62 KM
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Rose-des-vents |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.67 KM
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Secondaire Jules-Verne |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.72 KM
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R. C. Talmey Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.78 KM
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Sir James Douglas Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-3
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.91 KM
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Dr. R. E. McKechnie Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.94 KM
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7957 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.4 km from Marine Drive, with a 25 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound SW Marine Dr @ Manitoba St (0.21 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (75/100).
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