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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4026 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2308739
$11,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2308739
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,110 sq. ft.
TRULY AMAZING HOME IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS DUNBAR LOCATION. THE PERFECT FUSION OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY. Elegance highlighted by modern stylish living. 6111sqft masterpiece on a beautiful landscaped lot 53X167. Features include Golf Room/Home Theatre, Hollywood themed Bar and Sun-roofed and Spacious Entertainment Area, Wine Cellar, OUT DOOR B.B.Q., SMART HOME CONTROL SYSTEM, radiant floor heating, A/C, HRV. Close to St George's & Crofton House School, Point Grey Secondary catchment, transit & UBC, steps to Southland Elementary School. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier
- Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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4050 W 29TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2311553
$8,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2311553
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,016 sq. ft.
- Aedis Realty
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4028 W 30TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2309335
$8,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2309335
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,718 sq. ft.
2 years new home with prime west DUNBAR LOCATION!!! Fantastic design and quality build by HPNA Architect Ltd. and Polis Development Ltd. Minutes walk to St George's Private School. Blocks to Lord Byng High School, Pacific Spirit Park, UBC, Shopping. High end appliance and interior finishing. Rare to find new building with 4800sf floor finishing under RS5 in this neighborhood, also build with 932SF one story LANEWAY HOUSE, no any lights block from south facing. Private showing by appointment only. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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3333 W 34TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2295537
$8,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2295537
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,050 sq. ft.
- Aedis Realty
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4068 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2287975
$7,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2287975
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,961 sq. ft.
In most desirable prime Dunbar Area! This gorgeous home offers over 5,900 sf luxurious living space, built with great craftsmanship. Many features include top-of-line appliances, over-sized island, marble countertops, wok kitchen, eclipse door opens to garden, 4 large bdrms upstairs all w/ensuite bath. Large walking closet and spa-like ensuite in master bdr, state-of-the-art wine celler, fully equipped media room and spacious rec room, includes audio/video smart home feature, radiant heat A/C, 3 car garage. Let it be your dream home! School catchment: Southlands Elementary & Point Grey Secondary. Open house Sun. Oct 14 2:30-4:30pm More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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3853 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2286991
$7,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2286991
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,913 sq. ft.
Southlands Elementary and Point Grey Secondary! Modern open plan on the main floor that is perfect for family living and entertaining. Gourmet kitchen with Miele appliances, a large centre island and a separate wok kitchen. Top floor features 4 spacious bedrooms including a master bedroom, custom closet and ensuite. Lower level has a recreation/media room, bar area, a guest bedroom, office and laundry. Endless list of features include: engineered hardwood floors, over height ceilings, A/C, HRV, radiant heat, temperature controlled wine cellar, sound system, and much more. Beautifully landscaped property with irrigation system. Large backyard, sundeck & triple garage. Open House July 22 2:00 - 4:00 pm More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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3815 W 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2308261
$7,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2308261
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,917 sq. ft.
Westside Kingstone Masterpiece. Sitting on the higher side of the street, this French inspired Mansion on offers approx, It features open flr plan on the main flor w/a bright & spacious wok kitchen, huge deck extended off the family room; 4 bdrms upstairs; basement features an entertainment area w.bar; prof theatre, & 2 extra bdrms. High ceiling on all 3 levels. High end finishing throughout, limestone exterior, marble on the main flr. Euro-line windows, Miele appliances, Kohler fixtures, blue diamond granite counter tops. 3 upstairs rooms have balconies. Southern water VIEW on the 2nd level. Short drive to St Georges, UBC and Dunbar shopping. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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4177 DONCASTER Way in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2307095
$7,360,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2307095
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,193 sq. ft.
Distinctive custom built luxury house in the most desirable Dunbar neighbourhoods. This gorgeous home offers over 5200sf luxury living space with excellent craftsmanship. Handpicked Italian VERSACE tile and elegant golden crown moulding in all three levels, Crystal Chandeliers, Custom designed KOHLER sinks, Top of the line Kitchen Appliances, High Gloss Cabinetry. Upstairs 4 ensuited bdrms includes 2 master bdrms, all feature unique fully finished decoration wall. Bright basement w/wet bar, temperature control wine cellar, home theatre, Chinese tea room, sauna and steam room & extra guest room. Spacious outdoor patios and mature garden. Close to all top private and public schools, Queen Elizabeth elementary & Lord Byng Secondary School catchment. Open House Sun 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty and KellerWilliamsRealtyVanCentral - Aedis Realty
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4066 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2273103
$7,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2273103
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,678 sq. ft.
Location! Location! Location! Located in the most desirable Dunbar area near to the green belt. Half block to St George School, close to Lord Byng Secondary, Queen Elizabeth Elem and UBC. Beautifully built quality home with almost 4,700 sqft, excellent floor plan, grand entry opening onto generous principal room and high ceiling. attn to details & supreme finishing. The elegance gives your luxurious living, ext use of H/W floor & granite throughout. Generous size 7 bdrms & den. 7 baths. Open large gourmet kit w/high end cabinetry & appls, huge wok kit, home theatre, wet bar, wine cellars, radiant heating system, A/C, HRV, sauna, steam bath, secured fenced yard w/park like garden & southern backyard More detailsListed by Amex Broadway West Realty - Aedis Realty
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3425 W 34TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2296294
$7,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2296294
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,496 sq. ft.
Custom built home with luxurious interior design sits on a large 60x140.25 (8415 sqft) lot in the Dunbar area. This beautiful NEW contemporary home boasts close to 5500 sqft living space featuring exquisite crown moulding & wainscotings, crystal chandeliers, gourmet kitchen & wok kit w/Miele appls, marble back-splash, A/C, HRV. Upstairs w/4 roomy bedrooms, all ensuites. Bsmt is an entertainer's delight w/a large rec rm w/wetbar & wine cellar, home theatre, spa room w/sauna & steam and a guest bedrm. Private backyard & 3 cars detached garage. Steps to transit, few blocks to shopping area along Dunbar St w/grocery shopping, café, restaurants & banks. Kerrisdale Elem & Point Grey Sec Catchments. Close to the best private schools: Crofton School House & St George's Private Schools. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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