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:
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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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4859 PRINCE EDWARD Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2464978
4859 PRINCE EDWARD Street Vancouver V5V 3Z1 
$2,389,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2464978
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,291 sq. ft.
What an opportunity... mega mega land PLUS permits ready to start a beautiful build. As drawn there are permits for a very large front back duplex AND a laneway house with parking. Modify or build over 5000 SF as is. This is a beautiful location on a large 36' x 183' lot and an extremely rare chance to build ASAP. House has had its full abatement and is ready for demolition. Call for details and be sure to check out Realtor's website for more. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3305 SOPHIA Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2455327
3305 SOPHIA Street Vancouver V5V 3T4
$2,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2455327
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,341 sq. ft.
Perched high on the SW corner of 17th and Sophia Street, this home exudes character and charm amongst the cherry-tree lined streets in the trendy Main Street neighbourhood. An owner's dream, this updated and well-maintained home, currently three separate, two-bedroom suites - one suite per floor - offers flexibility in ownership. Live in the largest, two bedroom upper suite with spectacular 180 degree views through the treetops to the city and mountains; continue to rent out the middle and lower two suites to support a mortgage OR easily convert the upper two suites back to a single-family home with one mortgage helper suite below OR continue renting all three suites as a revenue property. Showings by APPOINTMENT to qualified Buyers. Please call/email listing agent for floorplan and related home documents prior to requesting showing. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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39 E 19TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2463801
39 E 19TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 1H8
$2,160,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2463801
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,331 sq. ft.
Located in one of the most lively and sought-after neighborhoods in Vancouver, this custom built well kept 2 levels home with basement is exactly what you are looking for. Rarely found 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths air-conditioned property with a basement 2 bedroom suite for a mortgage helper. Walking distance to Grimmett Park. Steps to transit, restaurants and vibrant shops along Main Street in Mount Pleasant area. Easy access to Hillcrest Community Centre, downtown, and short drive to all famous private schools. Simon Fraser Elementary/Eric Hamber Secondary school catchment. Call today for details or book your private showing. More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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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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37 E 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2469514
37 E 41ST Avenue Vancouver V5W 1N4
$1,700,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2469514
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,900 sq. ft.
Large lot at 48 x 113. Very convenient location close to Oakridge, Main St. House is rentable, build or hold. All measurements are approximate, buyer or agent to verify. Oil tank has been removed. Backing onto Woodstock Street. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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11 E KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2463910
11 E KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2B8
$1,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2463910
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,049 sq. ft.
West of MAIN Corner Lot at Ontario and King Edward. First time on the market is this livable house with two levels with 3 bdrms 2 baths on the Main, featuring another one bdrm suite below currently rented to Long Term tenant for $700 month to month. Located in a perfect spot with potential for redevelopment. Proximity to very Main Street has to offer. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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232 E 43RD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2467548
232 E 43RD Avenue Vancouver V5W 1T2
$1,688,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2467548
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,116 sq. ft.
This 1928 fully-renovated Main St. character home is perched high on a quiet tree lined street. Full size south exposed 33 x 122 lot. This home is over 2,100 sqft with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Large updated kitchen has gas stove and eating area. Living room features stained glass window, cozy gas fireplace and built in book case. The house has been significantly updated with new roof, paint, heated flooring, and drain tile to name a few. Upstairs has the master bedroom suite with lots of storage and ensuite bath. Brand new sunny southwest exposed 16 x 16 deck offers nice outlook with sunset views. Basement has a big one bedroom suite with good ceiling height. Private fenced yard with expansive garden. 1 car garage and a greenhouse. Close to transit, schools and all Main Street has to offer. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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28 E 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2468708
28 E 26TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 2G7
$1,649,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2468708
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,843 sq. ft.
Two exciting options for one terrific location. Keep the existing cute and livable house or build the beautiful family home designed by Scott Posno slated for build by Arix Homes. This price includes the architectural drawings and all relevant engineering documents for a build. You will see concept images here as well as existing floorplan and floorplan for the new construction property. Permits paid for and all city fee's paid. Please contact us for more details. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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303 E KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2472200
303 E KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2C4
$1,589,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2472200
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,102 sq. ft.
This East-side heritage charmer is special. Built in 1912, this character house has been meticulously renovated with all the modern touches. The extensive list of upgrades is too vast to list, but the highlights include: new plumbing, new electrical, new in-floor radiant heat, sprinklers, new insulation, new windows, and a stunning modern kitchen. The double wide corner lot offers a unique West facing yard and plenty of options for the garden lover. The unfinished basement is ready for a 2 bedroom legal suite or more space for the growing family. All major work has been prepped and plans are ready. The Main St. location doesn't get any better with shops, parks, and restaurants just a stone's throw away More detailsListed by Blu Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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346 E 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2470412
346 E 39TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1K4
$1,498,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2470412
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,978 sq. ft.
COLLECTION 39! Amazing New 1/2 DUPLEX in one of the best pockets in Vancouver. Sitting on a serene, quiet street a short stroll to QE Park, Hillcrest CC, plus all the shops and entertainment on Main St. Sophisticated and Contemporary custom designed interiors and layout. Perfect for upsizers or downsizers. Built by highly respected Bricklane Properties. Open concept main floor with 10' ceilings, tons of natural light, large sliding glass door leading out to private patio and garden. Chefs kitchen complete with quartz countertops, Fisher Paykal appliances and bespoke cabinets- Perfect for Entertaining! 3 large bedrooms + den on upper levels including master retreat. Wide planked hardwood, Radiant heating, HRV, A/C-ready, tons of storage 500sf+ crawl space and single garage.YOU'LL LOVE IT!!! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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