Main Street Vancouver
Main Street Dimensions
Main Street in Vancouver, British Columbia is a major north-south thoroughfare that bisects the city nearly equally between the westside neighbourhoods that extend to the University Endowment Lands on the ocean and the eastside limits of Boundary Road, which marks where the the City of Burnaby begins. From north to south Main Street crosses the Vancouver neighbourhoods of Downtown Eastside, Chinatown, Strathcona, Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, and Sunset. Major east-west intersections with Main Street from north to south are Cordova Street, Hastings Street, Georgia Viaduct, Terminal Avenue, Broadway, 12th Avenue, King Edward Avenue, 33rd Avenue, 41st Avenue, 49th Avenue, and Southeast Marine Drive.
From Waterfront Road where it begins by the Burrard Inlet, Main Street runs southward all the way to Kent Avenue, where it ends by the Fraser River, Vancouver’s southern limit. En route, the street runs through Chinatown below Hastings Street, continues past the Pacific Central railway and the Main Street/Science World SkyTrain stations, and at Terminal Avenue ascends into the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, a residential/commercial mixture that continues south of Broadway with numerous restaurants and some fashion retail. Property values in Mount Pleasant, once working-class, are definitely on the rise.
Between 33rd and 41st avenues Main becomes more residential in its ascent to high ground. In the Sunset neighbourhood south of 41st Avenue, the street acquires an Indo-Canadian character. The Punjabi Market district begins just north of 49th Avenue, south of which the street again becomes almost entirely residential. At Main Street’s intersection with Marine Drive in South Vancouver, it becomes big-box commercial with a Real Canadian superstore and a miscellaneous mix of low-rise office space, manufacturing, and warehousing.
History
On the north end, Main Street is just west of the historic site of Hastings Mill, the area around which Granville, the earlier settlement that later became Vancouver, grew. Main and Hastings mark the former centre of downtown Vancouver with the old central public library (now Carnegie Centre) and the old City Hall. The intersection is now a local catchword for the drug abuse, homelessness, poverty, and prostitution once endemic in Downtown Eastside.
Originally Main Street was Westminster Avenue as it connected at East 7th Avenue to New Westminster Road, now Kingsway. Local merchants arranged to change the name in 1910 to what they thought would bestow a more cosmopolitan character to their neighbourhood. At one time, Main Street had a bascule bridge over False Creek, which then flowed to Clark Drive over a mile farther east. During the First World War, the Great Northern and the Canadian Northern Pacific railroads filled in and reclaimed that land for use, removed the bridge, and reconnected the previously bridged Main Street segments.
Information Links:
http://shopmain.ca
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/mount-pleasant.aspx http://www.hillcrestcentre.com/default.aspx#.U8mATlZRHnc http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/mount-pleasant-community-plan.aspx
Revitalization Chic
A recent Seattle Times article describes Vancouver’s mid-city Main Street as “certifiably hip” though a place “where women of a certain profession once worked the street corners in stilettos” but where now “explosive growth in the city” and relatively “cheap rent in this Mount Pleasant neighborhood in Southeast Vancouver” have brought in many “new boutiques, novelty shops and fancy restaurants.” According to the article, “Main Street was crime-infested 20 years ago, but that just meant cheap rent to starving artists and Asian immigrants who were looking for studio and restaurant space. They led the revitalization.”
The article concludes that “For all the concerns of gentrification, Main Street appears unremarkable with its worn storefront signs with missing letters and storefronts in need of a new coat of paint. They just all seem to blend into this street’s gritty roots and who-cares-what-outsiders-think attitude.”
New Main Street Live MLS Listings
Main Street Vancouver
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40 E 48TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2098196
40 E 48TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 2C6 
$5,290,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2098196
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,244 sq. ft.
Very high end home, must see to appreciate. No mdf used in the house, everything is wood. Central location close to transit, shopping, schools & restaurants. Rough in available to construct a second kitchen on main floor. Great to hold as an investment, owner willing to rent back. 750 sq ft lane way house with a two car garage in the rear. More detailsListed by Amex Broadway West Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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345 E 46TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2430227
345 E 46TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1Z7
$2,888,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2430227
- Bedrooms:
- 10
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,170 sq. ft.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A CENTRAL LOCATION IN MAIN AND FRASER AREA THIS IS IT! A 3 LEVEL + 2 BED COACH HOME + laneway sits on a HUGE 6000+SQFT lot & ready to move in! TOP FLOOR: a luxury master bedroom with walk in closet + Spa like En suite, A Second Master, and 2 Generously sized rooms! MAIN FLOOR: Open a living room with a Kitchen + WOK KITCHEN great for entertaining! + a private side for a dining room and family room. There's also large patio area fantastic for summer time grilling BASEMENT: HUGE HOME THEATER WITH A BACHELOR + 2 BED SUITE. This home is finished high end through out, Outstanding quality, Truly a Dream home! Shopping, Public Transit, Restaurants all at the whims of your finger tips! Come Check it out and DON'T MISS OUT! More detailsListed by Sutton Premier Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4546 QUEBEC Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2440066
4546 QUEBEC Street Vancouver V5V 3L9
$2,669,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2440066
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,526 sq. ft.
Gorgeous Multiunit Home w Large Income in fabulous “West-of-Main Hillcrest Area”, 4 Lvl, 3526 SF, extensively upgraded (non-permitted) 2012 incl framing, roof, rain screen, siding, plumbing & electrical (200 amps), as well as flooring, insulation, drywall, sound barrier, windows. Improvements New Kitchens, granite counters, SxS appliances, New Baths, laundry & separate meters for each unit. Gross Inc $105,360/yr w upside, Tenants pay utils. Fenced yard w single garage, quiet street. Steps to Main, Cambie shops, restaurants, blks to Hillcrest, Queen E Park, Canada Line, mins to DownTown. Perfect Investors, Owner Occupiers, Extended Families. Showing by Appointment Only Mon-Sat, noon-5 PM with 2 day notice. Call LS for Details, Info Pkg, Floor Plan. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3262 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2422828
3262 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5V 3E5
$2,599,998Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2422828
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,146 sq. ft.
West of Main St. Beautifully finished, spacious and extensively renovated home circa 1912. Charm of the period with modern convenience; stained glass windows, wainscotting, mouldings. Main floor offers; Stunning chef's kitchen with a full collection ofThermador appliances, Carrara marble counters and breakfast counter, dining and living rooms, den (or 4th bdrm), and powder room. Upper floor; 3 bdrms with 2 1/2 baths. Lower level is currently fully finished rec-room with wet bar, flex spaces (or 2 more bdrms), studio, 2 full bathrooms, and 2 separate entrances. Lower level could easily be used as nanny accommodation or rental. Mt Pleasant Park and Simon Fraser Elementary around the corner, steps to Cambie and Main Street shopping. Broadway, transit, and VGH in walking distance. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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188 E 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2437787
188 E 39TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1J8
$1,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2437787
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,708 sq. ft.
West of Main! Eric Hamber Secondary, Van Horne Elementary Catchment, walk to Oakridge Skytrain & QE Park. Bus route on 41st Ave direct to UBC, downtown & Burnaby. Close to shopping & restaurants on Main St. House is on a quiet & friendly 39th Ave. 2 storeys, 3 bdrms up & 2 bdrms down, 2 kitchens. Big windows & open floor plan. Upgraded: new bathrooms, kitchen, floor, blinds, light fixtures. 2015 high efficiency radiant heat furnace. 2014 hot water tank. Move in condition. More detailsListed by Regent Park Fairchild Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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26 E 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main Townhouse for sale in "WEST MAIN" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2434485
26 E 12TH Avenue Vancouver V5Y 2G5
$1,799,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2434485
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,708 sq. ft.
Move into "West of Main" this SUMMER. Six expansive 3 bedroom townhomes, steps to Vancouver's iconic Main Street. This fully detached townhome offers a fantastic floor plan w/ 3 beds on the same level, rec room, a functional office, & over 800 sq/ft of outdoor area, including your own private rooftop deck. No detail is left out; engineered WW floors, Miele kitchen appliances (gas range), A/C, hot water radiant heat, on-demand H/W tank, single car garage, and much more.Luxurious bathrooms; extensive premium tile, seamless glass showers, dual flush toilets, white quartz counters, tiled shower basins. The finish & layout of this family home is second to none, in a location that offers every amenity you could imagine. Book your appointment today! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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304 E 37TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2448478
304 E 37TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1E7
$1,679,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2448478
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,034 sq. ft.
Perched on a bright corner is this well maintained three level character home. The main floor presents a functional floor plan that is highlighted by a cozy fireplace, open living/dining room, a spacious kitchen with SS appliances and a generous sized eating area leading out to the south facing sundeck. Accommodation consists of 1 bedroom on the main plus a massive master bedroom with office on the top floor. The ground level of this 2,034 sq ft home boosts a massive rec room, flex area, bathroom and laundry. Let your creativity fly in the charming detached 410 sqft studio at the rear of the 32 x 122.7 foot lot. Home is currently rented for $4000/mo. Plans have been submitted to the City for a Front/Back Duplex, with an infill house. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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41 E 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2443081
41 E 27TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 2K2
$1,480,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2443081
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,954 sq. ft.
Fantastic location, 1 1/2 blocks WEST OF MAIN St. This lovingly maintained 1910 home has been owned by the same family for many years. Neat & tidy, this home is ready for a new family. Large living room & dining room, kitchen was updated with shaker cabinets, new appliances and flooring in 2004. 7 year old roof, 2 year old HW tank. Upstairs features 3 large bdrms & full bath (plus 1/2 bath on main) Mountain views from top floor. Walk to Main St. for coffee, dining, or shopping. Hillcrest Community Centre (Farmers Market on Saturdays) Nat Bailey Stadium & Queen Elizabeth Park are a short walk away. 1/2 blk to Ontario St bike route. 7 blk walk to Canada Line. Wolfe Elementary, Hamber Secondary, L'Ecole Bilingue. More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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32 E 12TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main Townhouse for sale in "WEST OF MAIN" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2434468
32 E 12TH Avenue Vancouver V5T 2G5
$1,399,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2434468
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,458 sq. ft.
Move into "West of Main" this SUMMER. Six expansive 3 bedroom townhomes, steps to Vancouver's iconic Main Street. This duplex style townhome offers privacy w/ only 1 attached neighbour. A diverse floor plan provides privacy for all 3 bedrooms & boasts 2 full en-suite baths, a feature mature families love. A functional kitchen offering a large island, Miele appliances (gas range), white quartz counters, & marble back-splash. Top notch features include A/C, hot water radiant in-floor heat, & concrete topping on all levels. Luxurious baths w/ extensive use of premium tile, seamless glass showers & tiled basins. The value of this family home is second to none, in a location with every amenity you could imagine. Book your private appointment today! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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607 5080 QUEBEC Street in Vancouver: Main Condo for sale in "East Park" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2446650
607 5080 QUEBEC Street Vancouver V5W 2N2
$1,299,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2446650
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,042 sq. ft.
This beautiful SW corner 2 Bed/2 Bath Penthouse at East Park has so much to love, w/ almost 1300 ft.2 of luxe outdoor living, massive windows wrapping your large terrace off the living/dining, open concept kitchen w/ polished quartz counters/back splash, floor to ceiling soft close cabinets, integrated BOSCH appliances, wide-plank engineered h/w flooring, overheight ceilings, heated floors in ensuite. Multiple gas lines to enjoy year-round BBQing & chilling around your fire pit. Unbeatable location just steps from Queen E Park, Riley Park, Nat Bailey Stadium, Hill Crest Community Centre and all South Main & Cambie have to offer! 2 side/side parking, dog wash, bike rm w/repair area, Pets & rentals allowed. Showings by appointment only. More detailsListed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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