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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74 E 37TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2643520
74 E 37TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1E2 
$4,999,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2643520
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,100 sq. ft.
Attention Builders and Investors! WUW, Rezoning was changed Now! It can rebuild 12 Floor Apartment Now. Very Solid and livable House: Great location in the Heart of East Vancouver. One minute Life Circle, Long Term Holding. BUILDING LOT ZONED FOR A RENTAL/ RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. Nearby Schools General Brock Elementary School, Sir William Van Horne Elementary School ,John Oliver Secondary School, Eric Hamber Secondary School and more. Close to Queen Elizabeth Park, Langara , Cambiea Skytrain station, Oakridge Shop Mall and all of Main street. Great Investment Chance, Motivated seller, Try offers. ACT NOW IF YOU ARE SMART BUYERS! This won't last! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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211 E 38 Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2820867
211 E 38 Avenue Vancouver V5W 1H3
$4,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820867
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 1
- Floor Area:
- 2,079 sq. ft.
EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! LAND VALUE! Perfect Corner Double Lot 66.6ft by 110ft Located on the corner of E 38th Ave and Main St. Rarely available in this area. Act Fast! Convenient Area & Best location on Main St. surrounded by restaurants, shops, schools, transit and parks including Iconic Queen Elizabeth Park. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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357 E 33RD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2861340
357 E 33RD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2Z8
$4,345,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2861340
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,105 sq. ft.
WOW. CRAZY LARGE LOT. Attn Developers- 41.9 x 229.25 ft lot. NEARLY 10,000 sq ft buildable. 1 Block to Main and a couple more to Queen Elizabeth and Riley Parks. Dream location. Capitalize on the newly PASSED CoV MULTIPLEX policy with this gem and a 1 FSR and lane access! This lot is already orphaned on the block with a Town house complex directly to the west and two similar sized lots to the east -EACH with 6 units in progress- Basically three duplex lots in one shot in a fantastically desirable location with MASSIVE END PRODUCT APPEAL AND HUGE SALE PRICES PER FOOT. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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172 ONTARIO Place in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2860408
172 ONTARIO Place Vancouver V5W 1S2
$3,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2860408
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 3,504 sq. ft.
Location, Location, Location! This beautiful custom-built house stands in the Center of Vancouver. Featuring Radiant heat and central A/C, this Fully functional layout with an open concept main floor with living, dining and family room. Upstairs contains 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2 legal suites bring in two mortgage helpers with a potential to make a third; the 4 bedroom basement suite with 3 bathrooms and a very spacious laneway house with 2 bathrooms. Quiet inside street. Close to restarants, cafes and Langara College! Do Not Miss This Opportunity!! Open House: Sun, April 7th, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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238 E 20TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2796184
238 E 20TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 1M1
$3,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2796184
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,606 sq. ft.
Exception large family home located in the heart of the Main street corridor. Total of 7 bedrooms on the main level and all in great condition. Great holding property with possibility for redevelop when purchase with adjoining property 240 East 20th Av. More detailsListed by Heller Murch Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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240 E 20TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main Duplex for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2796168
240 E 20TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 1M1
$3,500,000Multifamily- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2796168
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,166 sq. ft.
Legal side by side duplex, located along the most sought after Main corridor area. Just a stone throw from Main street. Need some TLC but has some updates, Newer roof, double glazed windows, 2017 hot water tank and furnace. Great holding property, possible redevelopment to multi family. To be sold with adjoining property 238 East 20th Av. More detailsListed by Heller Murch Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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180 E 17TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2864309
180 E 17TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 1A4
$3,489,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864309
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,023 sq. ft.
Extra deep lot, extra beautiful house, and extra large floorplan and - it’s west of Main! Built just over a decade ago, this offers all the finishings sophisticated buyers would expect from gourmet kitchen to spa style bathrooms and AC. High ceilings in the living room with surround sound, built-in cabinets with speakers and built-in TV in the kitchen. The basement also has rec space and bedroom PLUS a suite! BONUS… one of the bedrooms upstairs has a (removable) state of the art sound booth for podcasters, voice actors etc. and a built-in desk! Visit the realtor's website for full feature list. Private showings only for this special home. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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350 E 45TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2864594
350 E 45TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1X3
$3,100,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864594
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,879 sq. ft.
Beautiful MAIN St neighbourhood family home on extra large sunny south facing 42 x 122 lot. MAIN level features open plan with classic living/dining & beautiful gas fireplace, oak hardwood floors & new windows. Fully updated kitchen w/ Fisher Paykel fridge, double dishwasher, gas stove + spacious centre island with granite top & wine fridge. French doors open to 2 entertainment sized decks. Family room features lovely wainscotting. UPSTAIRS offers 4 big bedrooms & 2 NEW baths including a master ensuite. DOWNSTAIRS offers huge laundry/util + optional 1 bed renovated mortgage helper with its own laundry. BONUS->Stunning huge 2 bdrm 2 bath laneway home. Quiet treed street directly across from Macdonald Park. Walk to public transit & Main/Fraser Street shopping. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3262 ONTARIO Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2866108
3262 ONTARIO Street Vancouver V5V 3E5
$3,099,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2866108
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,036 sq. ft.
Spectacular 1912 character home completely refurbished in 2015. Situated on tree lined & traffic calmed Ontario St. between Main and Cambie. Perfect balance of old & new. Restored century old cast iron heaters w/modern instant hot water heat, stained glass & wood mouldings. Kitchen includes Thermador appliances, wine fridge & Carrara marble. Soaring ceilings, stylish bathrooms & spacious floorplan. 3 bedrooms upstairs, true den on main, a family room, wet bar, bedroom, bathroom & entrance below. Outside includes huge front porch, sunny deck & secured storage. 2020 Updates include: custom closets, new fencing & gated bike storage, 5.1 theatre wiring, electrical updates (30 Amp EV plug) & self contained 1 bedroom suite. Measurements approx. School Catchments: Simon Fraser & Eric Hamber. More detailsListed by Stilhavn Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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202 E 37TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2844579
202 E 37TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1E6
$2,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2844579
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,500 sq. ft.
Opportunity on MAIN STREET! Renovate, build fourplex, duplex prime location. Location directly across from the Little Mountain Holborn Properties Development site. Minutes from the iconic Queen Elizabeth Park, Riley Park area & Hillcrest Community Centre. Excellent for family and investment corner Vancouver Special house floor plan, w/3 bedrooms & dining room overlooking living room up on the main! The ground floor features 2 bedroom, kitchen open living & dining area. Washer and dryer , 2 enclosed parking garage. Convenient area & located on corner bike pass 37th Ave. & Main St. surrounded by restaurants, shops, schools, transit and parks. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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