Vancouver Dunbar-Southlands
Geographical Setting
On the main peninsula of the City of Vancouver in the Lower Mainland of the southwestern corner of the Canadian Province of British Columbia, the neighbourhood of Dunbar–Southlands extends northward from the Fraser River past Pacific Spirit Regional Park on the west to West 16th Avenue, where the border extends eastward to the neighbourhoods of Arbutus Ridge and Kerrisdale east of Puget Drive, Mackenzie Street, and Blenheim Street. The Southlands area of the neighbourhood south of Marine Drive near the river is one of lavish mansions, golf courses, and horse farms.
Historical Sketch
History or legend records the first European settlers as farmers Fitzgerald and Sam McCleery in 1863. In 1912, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the provincial government, which by then held most of the land, established a subdivision for construction of residences for the planned University of British Columbia under development just to the west. By 1927, Dunbar had three streetcar lines and a number of unique homes, many still standing; 21 are on the City of Vancouver heritage register.
Affluent Southlands
Southlands is ideal for the high-flying, jet-setting lifestyle as Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island across the river is a short drive away. Trees line Southlands streets and often arch across the entire roadway. In early spring, hundreds of cherry trees blossom. The city maintains eight parks within Dunbar-Southlands. The extensive Pacific Spirit Regional Park has many kilometres of trails and the Camosun Bog wetland. Southlands lots are mostly of multi-acre dimensions behind million-dollar mansions that dominate the land.
Dunbar-Southland are in fact two distinct neighbourhoods combined into one. North of Southlands, Dunbar too has quiet streets lined with grand old trees and landscaped parks. Cross the line from Southlands to Dunbar and property quality declines from magnificent to merely luxurious. Multi-million dollar mansions on expansive, secluded estates give way to large single-family homes on pristine lots. Dunbar-Southland is a neighbourhood of mostly established families, not many recent immigrants, and less ethnic diversity than in Vancouver overall, but this feature may change as condominium construction makes the housing stock more affordable.
Commerce and Education
The Dunbar Business Improvement Area (BIA), the newest Vancouver BIA, covers ten blocks along Dunbar Street between 16th and 41st Avenues as far east as Collingwood Street. Shopping in the quaint stores along Dunbar Street adds to the distinctively genteel neighbourhood ambiance. About 12,350 inhabit the Dunbar BIA.
The proportion of people between the ages of 5 and 19 is well above the Metro Vancouver average. Dunbar-Southlands residents value formal education highly. The independent St George’s School on the eastern edge of Pacific Spirit Regional Park has ranked at the top of the British Columbia schools for several years. Two other schools, West Point Grey and Crofton House, rank regularly in the top five. Lord Byng and University Hill are perhaps the most academically distinguished in a field of highly reputable public secondary schools.
CareersFifty-six percent of Dunbar-Southlanders hold university degrees compared to thirty-nine percent for the city and thirty-one for Metro Vancouver. Perhaps reflecting the fact that neighbourhood education levels are significantly higher than average regional levels, many residents work in leadership positions and in specialized fields in social sciences, education, government, religion, business management, natural and applied sciences, and health care. |
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New Dunbar Live MLS Listings
Vancouver Dunbar-Southlands
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3309 W 19TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2713133
3309 W 19TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1C1 
$9,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2713133
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,271 sq. ft.
This exquisite masterpiece is located in Dunbar on and 8646 sq ft lot (71.1' x 121.6') with nearly 5,300 sq ft living spaces. It features grand foyer, entertaining sized living and dining room, Gourmet Kitchen & WOK Kitchen with top-of-line Miele appliances, radiant heat, smart home system, large rooftop deck. 4 bdrms upstairs, all ensuite with fabulous city&ocean view, Germany brand Grohe faucet and shower. Basement boasts large size media room; Apple TV system provides thousands of auto-updated films, steam/sauna, exercise room & much more to enjoy! Double garages. School Catchment: Lord Kitchener Elementray & Lord Byng Secondary. Open house on Saturday January 14 from 2PM to 4PM More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty
- Aedis Realty
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3937 W 34TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2741054
3937 W 34TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2L4
$8,390,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2741054
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,213 sq. ft.
TRULY AMAZING HOME IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS DUNBAR LOCATION. 2018 high quality construction, over 5200sqft masterpiece on a beautiful landscaped lot 66 x 131.9 (8705sqft). This huge home defines 6 bdrms&7.5 bths, offers supreme finishing give a feeling of luxurious MODERN & TRADITIONAL living, ll"ft ceiling with beautiful crystal chandeliers, thru out the main,open plan layout, Huge gourmet kitchen with top of line appliances,marble countertop,huge kitchen island,separate wok kitchen. Lots of details throughout.HOME THEATRE, GYM, WINE CELLAR, SAUNA&STEAM, A/C, HRV, RADIANT FLOOR HEATING, HOME SMART SECURITY SYSTM. Close to ST. GEORGE'S, CROFTON PRIVATE SCHOOL, LORD BYNG, POINT GREY HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHLANDS ELEM, TRANSIT & UBC. MUST SEE! More detailsListed by Interlink Realty - Aedis Realty
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4042 W 29TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2733986
4042 W 29TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1V5
$8,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2733986
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 5,727 sq. ft.
This gorgeous home has 4827sf of luxurious living area of the main house plus 900 sf of laneway house. It locates on the quiet end of the prestigious St George’s school. The interior finishings are full of stunning details and high-end materials and fixtures. The spacious kitchen feature marble countertops and backsplash and throughout Gaggenau fixtures. Family room is a step away to the back patio through a five panel folding doors that opens to the south facing backyard. The rest house consists of radiant heating, A/C, HRV, temp control wine cellar, all equipped entertainment room and Crestron smart house control system. It has all for a modern family with some potential expansion. It’s also close to WPGA, Lord Byng, Queen Mary& UBC. Come to see today and make this limited estate yours! More detailsListed by Homeland Realty - Aedis Realty
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4035 W 28TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2722300
4035 W 28TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1S7
$7,590,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2722300
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,717 sq. ft.
Welcome to this luxurious custom built home in the most desirable Dunbar neighbourhood. This elegant home situated on a quiet tree lined street with walking distance to St. George’s Schools.Open and luminous living and dinning area. Gourmet Kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances,delicate granite counter tops, and a large center island. Bright family room opens to a radiant sunroom which can see through the spacious and uniquely designed backyard. 4 large bedrooms on upper level. Basement features wine cellar,recreation room, steam room, laundry and much more.Best school catchment: Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary. Open House: 1-3pm Sunday January 29 More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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3870 W 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2745502
3870 W 26TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1P4
$7,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2745502
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,178 sq. ft.
GORGEOUS, ELEGANT & SOPHISTICATED CUSTOM-BUILT HOME BY RENOWNED BUILDER SKY & STAR AND DESIGNED BY FORMWERKS IN DUNBAR LOCATION. Almost 5,200 sq.ft. including 668 sq.ft. 2 bdrms laneway house on a beautiful lot 49.45 x 130.25 (6,440.86 sq.ft.). Close to LORD BYNG, QUEEN ELIZABETH ELEM, ST. GEORGE'S, YORK HOUSE, WPGA PRIVATE SCHOOL, UBC. This home simply offers attn. to details & supreme quality finishing give you a feeling of warm classic & modern luxurious living. 11" high ceiling, hardwood floor thru-out, open floor plan layout, huge gourmet kitchen with high-end Italian cabinetry & top of line appliances, large granite top center island, 8 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, HOME THEATER, WET BAR, RADIANT HEAT, HRV, A/C, HOME SMART SYSTEM & Secured Fenced back yard with park like garden. Must see! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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4042 W 34TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2739396
4042 W 34TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2L7
$6,490,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2739396
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,531 sq. ft.
Top Location in Vancouver West side. Luxury custom built home in prestigious DUNBAR neighborhood, few blocks away from St. George's, this 50x130 lot is situated on a very tranquil street of Dunbar. This home with the most functional design exudes luxury and class . There are 5 huge bedrooms and 6 bathroom throughout the home Every detail of this home was meticulously designed and constructed. Features of this home include, radiant heat, air conditioning, a massive kitchen with separate wok kitchen, wine room, media room, entertainment bar and sauna! Easy to show, don't miss out! Open house: Jan. 29th (Sun) 2-4pm More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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3775 W 36TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2685776
3775 W 36TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2S3
$6,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2685776
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,525 sq. ft.
PRESTIGIOUS DUNBAR LOCATION! Stunning, custom-built SOUTH-facing home sits on beautiful 50 ft wide property, sun-drenched backyard with private fenced yard and back lane. Designed by famous architect Loy Leyland, built by experienced west side builder. This home offers 5 bedroom suites on the upper floor, H/W flooring throughout the house, wok kitchen, theatre room, plenty of entertainment areas, smart system and a lot more. Don't miss out on this opportunity. School catchment: Point Grey Secondary and Southlands Elementary. Close to private schools St. George's, Crofton House, York House, and WPGA. Nearby public transport, golf course, UBC, entertainment, shopping and groceries. Easy to show! Book your private appointment today. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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5611 HIGHBURY Street in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2746010
5611 HIGHBURY Street Vancouver V6N 1Y7
$5,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2746010
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,590 sq. ft.
The exclusive custom home on a large 7920 sqft lot in the desirable Dunbar area! Classic exterior with contemporary design. Tons of natural light. Hardware flooring thru-out, family rm with sliding door into sunny, heated west-facing deck & sundeck w/ gas fire table. Modern kitchen is equipped w/custom cabinetry & appliances Miele. 4 bdrms upstairs; master bdrm w/ own balcony. Rooftop deck with fireplace for the family to enjoy the sunshine & outdoor entertainment. Fully finished basement has recreational rm w/ wine cellar & wet bar, games room, gym, sauna rm & 1 guest bdrm. 3-car garage. 5 mins drive to Save-on-foods & H-mart market. CLOSE TO CROFTON & ST. GEORGE'S. Quick access to Dunbar shopping, Kerrisdale Village, UBC, golf clubs, numerous restaurants. Open house: Feb 4, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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3866 W 18TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2721456
3866 W 18TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1B5
$5,790,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2721456
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,273 sq. ft.
Fantastic custom luxury home in prestigious Dunbar, a 4300 sqft of exquisite living space situated on a 6100 sqft level lot in the park -like quite street. This elegant custom built home offers excellent exterior design, high ceilings, top quality materials, top-of-the-line appliances, high exterior & interior design, high quality craftsmanship throughout. Featuring 6 bed + 5.5 baths, 4 spacious bdrm with ensuites above and 2 bdrm with ensuites & large recreation in the basement, high end kitchen cabinetry & gourmet kitchen & wok kit, A/C, HRV, radiant floor heating, 3-car garage and south exposure backyard. School Catchment: Lord Byng Sec and QE Elem, Close to all best private schools: ST. Georges, Crofton House, York House, WPGA and UBC. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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3315 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2743607
3315 W 38TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2X8
$5,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2743607
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,652 sq. ft.
Contemporary Villa living style! Concrete-built home by renowned builder G. Wilson & landscape by Paul Sangha. This 3-level home showcases the ultimate in modern design; 12' ceilings, marble flooring, custom millwork, chef kitchen w/ appliances Gaggenau, floor-to-ceiling doors that open creating an intimate indoor/outdoor living space. Master bdrm boasts a lounge area & inner lit "onyx" fireplace, spainspired ensuite & walk-in closet. The bsmt includes full rec. rm w/ kitchen, 2 bdrms & office (can be converted to 4th bdrm). Landscape with daybeds, 48" barbeque, firepits, hot tub, infinite water feature & waterfall wall. Smart home system integrated by LaScala with lighting, HVAC, audio-visual, TV & apple TV, all LED lights, motorized blinds & curtains etc. Open house: Feb 4, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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