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7970 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1928 on a 549 m² RM-8 lot with a rear lane. Older than 97% of the buildings on Oak St.
Assessed 2026
$2,572,000
Zoning
RM-8
Lot
≈ 549 m²
Built
1928
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What the records show for 7970 Oak St
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned RM-8
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Assessed at $2,572,000, +8% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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On or next to an arterial road (Oak St)
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 7970 Oak St
Assessed at $2,572,000 for 2026 (−16% on 2025). Assessed higher than 69% of the houses on Oak St. The land is 99% of the value. The lot is larger than 70% of the lots in Marpole. School catchment: Laurier Elementary and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Marine Drive Station is 1.0 km away.
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Permits on this lot · none since 2017
The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.
The lot and zoning
UnlockSchools and parks near 7970 Oak St
Elementary catchmentLaurier Elementary
Secondary catchmentSir Winston Churchill Secondary
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary604 m
David Lloyd George StrongStart Centre605 m
David Lloyd George Elementary605 m
Oak Park268 m
Eburne Park751 m
Transit near 7970 Oak St
Nearest SkyTrain: Marine Drive (Canada Line)1.0 km
Northbound Oak St @ Park Dr · 17161 m
Southbound Oak St @ Park Dr · 17162 m
Northbound Oak St @ W 67 Ave · 17245 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 17
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in frontNone recorded
Ground elevation≈ 44 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadOak St, 26 m
Truck route26 m
Crime near 7970 Oak St
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Crime near 7970 Oak St
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 2 new-building permits and 1 demolition permit.
New buildings nearby:
- 8107 Osler St Dec 2025
- 8192 Shaughnessy St Oct 2025
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Marpole, the City issued 93 new-building permits and 44 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 7970 Oak St
What is 7970 Oak St assessed at?
$2,572,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 7970 Oak St built?
In 1928, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.
What is the zoning of 7970 Oak St?
It is zoned RM-8 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 7970 Oak St?
It is in a apartment (multiple dwelling) district (RM-8). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 7970 Oak St in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 7970 Oak St on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 7970 Oak St had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 7970 Oak St?
Elementary: Laurier Elementary. Secondary: Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 7970 Oak St?
Marine Drive Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.
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