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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4042 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2515189
4042 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1R7 
$9,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2515189
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,442 sq. ft.
A Distinguished Top Quality Brand New Building with laneway house in the heart of Dunbar area of Vancouver west. This Unique contemporary house provides privacy by insetting the windows to "notches" to maximize natural light. Modern Slick Dark Metal exterior finish, Granite stone block Kitchen counter. High Quality solid hardwood floor throughout.Top brand appliances. Four bedrooms up with three baths, Open floor plan concept with bright South Facing backyard. Steps to Pacific Spirit Park, St Georges private school, Chaldecott Park & minutes to UBC, Golf Course & Dunbar Community Centre. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3309 W 19TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2454206
3309 W 19TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1C1
$9,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2454206
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,271 sq. ft.
This exquisite masterpiece is located in Dunbar on an 8646 sq ft lot (71.1' x 121.6') with nearly 5,300 sq ft living space. 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 Elementary & Lord Byng Secondary. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4235 W 29TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2516930
4235 W 29TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1V7
$7,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2516930
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 4,640 sq. ft.
You’ll fall in love! Incredibly beautiful, functional family & entertaining home with a sophisticated flair. Architecturally divine luxury, inspired by Stefan Wiedemann Architects, the superb open concept chef’s kitchen boasts Wolf & SubZero appliances, spice kitchen & stunning marble island plus casual banquet eating area. Entertain in style where inside living spills out to fabulous outdoor living area complete w/custom hot tub, heated endless currents pool, exercise gym, outdoor shower & sound system (in & out). 4 bdrms & 4 baths up, down pulls it all together with additional ensuited bedroom, wet bar, climate controlled wine cellar & theatre room. Rare, attached 2 car garage. Close to St. Georges, Yorkhouse, Crofton, UBC, golf courses & walking trails. For the discerning purchaser! More detailsListed by Faith Wilson Group - Aedis Realty
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4063 W 36TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2518639
4063 W 36TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2T1
$6,780,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2518639
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,848 sq. ft.
DIFFERENTLY "ONE OF KIND" TRULY AMAZING CLASSIC CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN DUNBAR LOCATION. Almost 4,900 sq.ft of QUALITY living space sits on high side of street with LANDSCAPED LOT 52x133.11 (6,921.72 sq.ft.) Close to ST. GEORGE'S, CROFTON PRIVATE SCHOOL, LORD BYNG & POINT GREY HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHLANDS ELEMENTARY, UBC, SHOPPING, TRANSIT. This exceptional home offers supreme finishing give a feeling of luxurious MODERN & TRADITIONAL,10 FT ceiling thru out the main, open plan layout, hardwood floor, stunning spacious design, large gourmet kitchen with high-end cabinetry & top of line appliances like MIELE, HUGE CENTRE ISLAND with granite counter top. 6 bedrooms & den, 6.5 baths, HOME THEATRE, WINE CELLAR, BAR, STEAM BATH, SAUNA, A/C, HRV, RADIANT FLOOR HEATING, HOME SMART SECURITY SYSTEM, PARK-LIKE GARDEN. MUST SEE! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
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4085 W 36TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2466875
4085 W 36TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2T1
$6,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2466875
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,892 sq. ft.
Welcome to this gorgeous home located in most prestigious neighbourhood in Vancouver's prime west Dunbar . Large land of 6983 sq ft (52' x 134.27') with 4892 sq ft stylish family home, designed by Rafaela and built by WST. Total 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Main level entertainment-sized living, dining & family room plus a gourmet kitchen and wok kitchen equipped w/ high-end appliances. 4 large ensuite bedrooms upstairs. Lower level with recreation area, home theatre, wine cellar, cigar room and one ensuite bedroom. Built-in smart home system, security system, A/C, HRV and Radiant heating. Beautifully landscaped lot just steps away from Pacific Spirit Park, close to BC top schools: St.George's, Crofton, York House, UBC. Must to See ! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/24) - Aedis Realty
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4049 W 30TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2501913
4049 W 30TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1X4
$5,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2501913
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,586 sq. ft.
"Absolutely stunning custom built 4 bed, 6 bath home in prime Dunbar location. Sitting on a 53x130 lot this home, built by Nexus for the most discerning buyer with the utmost attention to detail. 3 bedrooms all with en-suite and laundry room on upper level. Main floor features 9 foot Element gas fireplace, 150 bottle wine showcase, stunning kitchen with Sub Zero & Gaggenau appliances and PITT gas cooktop. Lower level has large infrared sauna, media room with 120” home theatre & gym. Perfectly positioned between the private schools of both Saint Georges Jr and Sr only a 5 min walk. Crofton house and West Pt. Grey Academy are within a 5 km radius. Quick access to one of the best French immersion elementary schools-Queen Elizabeth Annex. Call for your private showing." More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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4025 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2507108
4025 W 38TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2Y8
$5,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2507108
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,128 sq. ft.
A custom built brand new home in most desirable prime Dunbar Area! This gorgeous home offers over 4,100 sf luxurious living space and sitting on a 6900 (138 X 50) sqft lot, built with great craftsmanship. Many features include top-of-line appliances in kitchen and wok kitchen, marble countertops, 4 large bdrms upstairs with laundry. Full bath on main floor so office could be an extra bedroom. Basement offers a fully entertaining area, state-of-the-art wine celler, media room, custom bar, sauna room, yoga room and spacious rec room. Radiant heat A/C, 4 car garage included. Let it be your dream home! School catchment: Southlands Elementary & Point Grey Secondary. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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5687 HOLLAND Street in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2499208
5687 HOLLAND Street Vancouver V6N 2A7
$5,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2499208
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 5,458 sq. ft.
In most desirable prime Dunbar Area! This gorgeous home offers 5458 sf luxurious living space, 10491 sqft lot, built with great craftsmanship. Total of 8 bedrooms and 10 batdirooms. Many features include top-of-line appliances, over-sized island, marble countertops, wok kitchen, open concepts of living and dining area, 4 large bdrms upstairs all w/ensuite bath. Large walking closet and spa-like ensuite in master bdr, open concept through living room and dining room, fully equipped media room and spacious rec room, wine cellar, sauna/steam and laundry room, radiant heat A/C Let it be your dream home! Walking distance to Crofton House and St.George. School catchment: Southlands Elementary & Point Grey Secondary. More detailsListed by Multiple Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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3692 W 33RD Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale in "D" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2499766
3692 W 33RD Avenue Vancouver V6N 2H5
$5,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2499766
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,923 sq. ft.
Situated at West of Dunbar, almost 5000 square feet of luxury on a prime 57' x 130' property. Gorgeous main kitchen as well as a fully equipped Wok kitchen led to outdoor space perfectly for entertainment. Spacious living and dining room just across from the Memorial West Park. The top floor features with three en-suite, and the lower level is amazing with a huge theatre/rec room, wet bar & wine cellar. Built by long-time experiences Westside European builder with many features. Fabulous location just footsteps from tennis court and the community centre, and close to St.George's School and Pacific Spirit Park. Must see! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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4011 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2497402
4011 W 38TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2Y8
$5,750,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2497402
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,800 sq. ft.
Where else would you find this EXQUISITE custom-built house with a 11 ft waterfall in West end of Dunbar. This house consists of high-end smart home technology, Miele appliances, made in Europe windows, and aesthetic tiles. It has four bedrooms with all en suite bathrooms. One south-facing office and a quite study room makes this house full of scholarly culture. It also has a movie theater surrounded with sound-absorbing boards, a recreational room that fits a pool table and several musical instruments, and a wet bar with wine racks to make a perfect entertaining space. Last but not least, it has an 11 ft high waterfall with a fish pond at the end as a garden feature, triple car garage with rough in electric charging port. It could be your perfect home. Do not miss it! More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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