Community Spotlight — Church Avenue Redevelopment Sites, Oliver BC

Two parcels, one redevelopment story.
Downtown Oliver.

Two adjoining downtown Oliver parcels offered for redevelopment: 511 Church (the former United Church, $725,000) and 545 Church ($200,000), or both together ($925,000), per MLS® listings.

According to MLS® listings, 511 Church Avenue is zoned Town Centre (TC) with plans to convert the existing United Church building to eight rental units (six one-bedroom, two two-bedroom), and 545 Church Avenue is zoned RH2 High Density Residential with plans for multi-level townhomes. The listings also say the OCP and zoning changes are in place and an easement requires five parking spaces at 545 for 511. These are listing statements; verify zoning, approvals and easements with the Town of Oliver before relying on them.

2 parcels511 and 545 Church Ave
$200K–$925KSeparate or together
TC / RH2Zoning per MLS® listings
8 rental unitsPlanned at 511 per listing

All three listings state the zoning and plans. This page does not confirm them; verify with the Town of Oliver.

Who Church Avenue Redevelopment Sites Is For

Developers and investors considering downtown Oliver

This is a development-site listing, not a home. It is useful for buyers who want to understand what the listings claim about zoning, planned units and prepaid soft costs.

The listings mention prepaid offsite levies, development charges and utility connections. Ask for documents showing what has actually been paid and is transferable.

Pat's construction and project background helps judge whether the proposed layouts and costs hold up.

📋 Church Avenue Redevelopment Sites at a glance

  • 📍Location: 511 and 545 Church Avenue, downtown Oliver
  • 🏛️511 Church: Former United Church building, zoned TC per MLS® listing, $725,000
  • 🏗️545 Church: Vacant lot zoned RH2 per MLS® listing, $200,000
  • 📦Together: Offered together at $925,000 per MLS® listing
  • 🚗Easement: 545 parcel has a five-space parking easement in favour of 511 per listing
  • 📅Days on market: About 100 days
What Buyers Need to Know

Buying at Church Avenue Redevelopment Sites — the important details

📜 Zoning & OCP

Confirm zoning, OCP designations and permitted uses with the Town of Oliver.

📄 Easements & Title

Review the parking easement and any covenants or heritage considerations.

💰 Prepaid Costs

Ask for proof of any prepaid levies and utility connections and whether they transfer.

🏗️ Conversion Feasibility

Converting a church building involves structural, code and hazardous-materials checks.

🔍 Pat's Assessment

Pat can compare these parcels against other South Okanagan development sites and flag construction or maintenance concerns before you commit.

📄 BC Depreciation Report Rule

Since July 1, 2024, a strata corporation with five or more lots (bare land stratas included) can no longer defer a depreciation report by a ¾ vote. Outside Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Capital Regional District, a strata with no report, or only one dated before December 31, 2020, has until July 1, 2027 to obtain one. See the full guide →

Market Snapshot — MLS® export of October 9, 2026

Market activity at Church Avenue Redevelopment Sites

📋 Active Listings

3 active in the MLS® export of October 9, 2026 — $200,000 – $925,000

Dated snapshot: figures are from the MLS® active-listings export of October 9, 2026 and may not reflect availability, pricing or sales since that date. Facts marked “per MLS® listing” come from listing remarks and fields and may differ by unit — verify strata fees, rules and building details in the strata documents. Pat can pull recent sold comparables for any unit you are considering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Church Avenue Redevelopment Sites — quick answers

Is the zoning in place?

The MLS® listings say so. Verify with the Town of Oliver.

Can I buy only one parcel?

The listings offer 511, 545, or both together.

Is this a residential property?

No. These are redevelopment parcels, and 511 contains a church building.

Relevant Guides

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Interested in Church Avenue Redevelopment Sites?

Pat can review the listing claims, help you verify zoning with the Town, and compare redevelopment options in the South Okanagan.

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