The Sweet Life in Point Grey
Point Grey at a Glance
The Point Grey neighbourhood of the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia, faces English Bay to the north, abuts the University Endowment Lands at the end of the Burrard Peninsula to the west, and extends to 16th Avenue to the south and to Alma Street to the east. Most of the northern border on the ocean bay is parkland and beach shoreline with steep slopes down to the water at Locarno Beach and the Spanish Banks.
Resident population within that defined area is just under 12,000. In Point Grey, the top five ethnic cohorts, as in Metro Vancouver, are English, Scottish, Canadian, Irish, and Chinese but proportionally more English and Scottish and fewer Chinese. Languages in order of prevalence are English, Chinese, German, Greek, Japanese, and Dutch with relatively fewer numbers of Chinese and Punjabi speakers than the Metro Vancouver average. The $105,404 average household income compares to $64,889 for the City of Vancouver and $68,853 for Metro Vancouver. The $950,000+ average house sale price is significantly higher than the Vancouver average generally. There is no nonmarket housing within or near Point Grey.
Business Opportunities and Transportation Resources
The main commercial area of shops and services is in the Point Grey Village Business Improvement Association area between Tolmie and Discovery streets along West 10th Avenue. The association says commercial businesses catering to affluent professionals will find a profitable market in the Point Grey Village area, where zoning accommodates all sorts of goods and services in a central neighbourhood location also close to the growing University of British Columbia (UBC) residential area, where there is significant opportunity for businesses to take advantage of this expanding market segment.
No rail transit reaches Point Grey, but there is plenty of street parking to make the Point Grey Village merchants easily accessible by vehicle. Frequent bus service along Routes ##7, 9, and 17 and night service routes between Downtown and Dunbar and UBC operate along 10th Avenue and Alma Street. The 99-B Route is a convenient service to Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver Community College, and the SkyTrain Expo and Millennium lines.
Point Grey Fiesta
The annual Point Grey Fiesta began in 1986, Vancouver’s centennial year, which coincided with the Expo ’86 world’s fair, when a small group of Point Grey organizers formed the Point Grey Fiesta Committee. The festivities formally start the summer with a Saturday morning parade on West 10th Avenue and continue the weekend celebration with stage performances and exhibitions in Trimble Park, where carnival rides, contests, and games continue from Friday to Sunday. The volunteer members of the Point Grey Fiesta Committee plan and oversee the activities and attractions with care as a financially self-sustaining but nonprofit annual neighbourhood community event that brings together 
social and business groups with visitors and day-trippers for a day of community fun and frolic. The fiesta is a village celebration with a small-town parade, amateur stage performances, and a carnival.
Information Links:
http://www.shopwestbway.com/
http://pointgreyvillage.com/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/point-grey.aspx
http://www.westpointgrey.org
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/west-point-grey-community-vision-full-report.pdf
New Point Grey Live MLS Listings
The Sweet Life in Point Grey, Vancouver, BC
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4777 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale in "Point Grey" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2246801
$17,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2246801
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 8,218 sq. ft.
Rare opportunity to own this prime 38,717 sf lot in the prestigious Point Grey area of Vancouver, close to 8,000 sf of well-maintained home with 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, indoor lap pool with whirlpool, professional grade tennis court with halogen lighting for night playing. Water, City & Mountain Views. Front U-shaped driveway with large vover at the front door for convenient parking. Newer roof (lifetime guarantee), new furnace, new hot water tank, Sub Zero fridge, Miele washer and dryer. Steps to Spanish Banks, Locarno beach, Jericho Park, Yacht Club, less than 5 mins drive or bike to UBC Campus, Golf course and only 10 mins drive to Downtown. Top public school catchment: Lord Byng High School & Queen Mary Elementary. More detailsListed by Park Georgia Realty Ltd.
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1475 TOLMIE Street in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2268636
$11,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2268636
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,106 sq. ft.
Offering some of the best views in the city this custom-built modern residence is located in prestigious Point Grey on one of the finest sought after Oceanside streets in our city. Impeccably Designed by Award Winning Battersby Howat Architects, built by Hart + Tipton in 2007, homes of this quality are extremely rare. The extraordinary attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to design are evident throughout. Situated on an exceptional 60X150 lot featuring lush landscaping flowing down to the boulevards. Just a block up from the beach, this is an exciting rare opportunity for anyone searching for a home offering unsurpassable lifestyle and location. Close to BC's top Schools,Shopping, Golf Courses, Beaches & Parks More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Downtown Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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4524 W 1ST Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2250440
$9,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2250440
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,572 sq. ft.
Located in prime Point Grey area with fantastic North Shore mountain & water views. This house was substantially renovated in 2015 & 2016 like a new home with contemporary finishing and basement was fully finished. All renovations were done with city permit. Gourmet kitchen with high end stainless steel appliances, formal living and dining rooms, office and one en-suite guest bedroom on the main floor. Wine cellar, home theater and gym room in the basement. Master bedroom features a large north facing patio enjoying unobstructed view and spacious walk-in closet. Roof top sundeck overlooking ocean, mountains & city. Back yard featuring swimming pool, hot tub and swing. Great School catchments include Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Masters Realty - Aedis Realty
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4573 W 4TH Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2248993
$9,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2248993
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,023 sq. ft.
Breathtaking ocean views new property on top of the hill in sought after NW Point Grey. European builder. Gourmet kitchen with high end stainless steel appliances, formal living and dining rooms, study, wine cellar and home theatre. Extensive millwork and hardwood flooring throughout. Master bedroom features a "spa-like" ensuite and spacious walk-in closet. Indoor/outdoor entertaining with a large covered north facing terrace overlooking ocean, mountains & city. Trees to the south provide privacy & unobstructed view to the north. Just a few blocks walk to Spanish Banks & Pacific Spirit Park. Easy access to quality public & private schools as well as UBC. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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4336 LOCARNO Crescent in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2297951
$7,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2297951
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,391 sq. ft.
SPECTACULAR WATER & MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Perched on the high side of exclusive Locarno Crescent just steps to Spanish Banks, this stunning contemporary home has large picture windows to enjoy the changing views and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy nature. Substantially renovated in 1997 & upgraded in 2015/16, this tastefully renovated home features open Living & Dining room perfect for entertaining and a vaulted solarium for relaxing meals. Top level boasts a sumptuous Master Suite with skylit vaulted ceiling & new ensuite; there are 2 more bedrooms up and a new bathroom with large steam shower. A total of 4 Bedrooms, Family Room & large Den, this beautifully landscaped VIEW home offers incredible value in prestigious Point Grey. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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4158 CROWN Crescent in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2263129
$7,298,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2263129
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,195 sq. ft.
Beautiful new, concrete, contemporary home with bright, open rooms, 11 foot ceilings, and oversized plate glass windows taking advantage of stunning views to the North. A short walk to West Point Grey Academy and St. Mary's Elementary. Interior design by Robert Bailey, featuring Eclipse doors to the sun drenched south facing garden, large open entertainment main floor flooded with natural light. Up are 2 ensuite children's bedrooms and a gracious master suite. Fully finished lower level with an extra bedroom. 2 car garage off the lane. A beautiful home built for style and functionality. More detailsListed by Sotheby's Int'l Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
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3885 W BROADWAY in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2300103
$6,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2300103
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,189 sq. ft.
Beautiful new custom built home in desirable Point Grey with views to the mountains from all the levels, (63.7 x 100.24) 6,392 sqft lot with 4,189 sqft living space, and a huge rooftop deck overlooking open layout on main floor. Engineered hardwood floors, high ceilings, 4 ensuite bedrooms upstairs, stunning kithcen iwth premium Miele appliances and exquisite high-end cabinets. Fully finished basement offers home theatre, rec room w/ wet bar, temperature controlledp remium wine cellar, steam bath, sauna, huge functional laundry and an ensuite bedroom. Auto-controlled lighting, TV monitored security alarm system, AC, HRV, central vac, insulated 4 car garage w/ alarm, hookup for BBW, 2-5-10 warranty. Short walk to Trimble park, West Point Grey Academy, Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Sec More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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4563 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale in "Point Grey" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2304200
$6,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2304200
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,099 sq. ft.
Gorgeous custom contemporary 4 Br & den & rec room, 5 bath home w/ spectacular views of downtown, English Bay & North Shore mtns. Open plan w/ high ceilings, lots of natural light, ornate mouldings, elegant tiled floors & top quality construction. Beautiful gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless appliances, separate wok kitchen w/ gas range opens to family rm & huge view deck w/ gas outlet for bbq, heater or fire pit. Luxurious Master up w/ big views, walk in closet & spa like ensuite bath. Roof deck above also w/ spectacular views. High efficiency gas boiler w/ 7 zone in-floor heating & Air Conditioning. Concrete double garage off lane w/ live grass roof. Near West Point Grey Academy. Queen Mary & Lord Byng school catchment. Walk to 10th Ave shops, Locarno Beach & bus to UBC golf. More detailsListed by RE/MAX - Stuart Bonner - Aedis Realty
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4306 LOCARNO Crescent in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2303808
$6,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2303808
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,437 sq. ft.
Custom built house propped up on a hill with beautiful water and mountain view. Designed by Margot Innes with solid red oak flooring throughout and granite counters. Wok Kitchen, large theatre room, wrap around balcony, large private backyard. In one of the best neighbourhood of the city with spectacular beaches (Jericho, Spanish Banks), great parks, nearby transportation, some of the city's finest schools (Queen Mary School and West Point Grey Academy), the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and Jericho Sailing Club. School catchment: Queen Mary Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary. Close to UBC, Vancouver and Downtown. Showings by appointment only. Please allow at least 24 hours notice. More detailsListed by Maxcel Westcoast Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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4573 W 2ND Avenue in Vancouver: Point Grey House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2284274
$5,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2284274
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,184 sq. ft.
Enjoy some of the best views in the city from this modern masterpiece North of 4th in prestigious Point Grey. The breathtaking rooftop deck offers a true unobstructed 180 degree vantage point of the ocean, mountains, and downtown, while also featuring lush landscaping and a gas firepit for year round enjoyment. Inside, the home features overheight ceilings, a spacious open floor plan, high end contemporary finishes throughout, and the same stellar views from the top two floors. Large kitchen with walnut cabinetry, caeserstone counters, SubZero and Wolf appliance package, and an attached pantry space that can double as an office or wok kitchen. 3 bedrooms up with lovely master suite. Rec room and 2 more bedrooms downstairs. Air conditioning and radiant infloor heat. Two car garage. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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