Renfrew-Collingwood Up and Coming
People and Boundaries
Renfrew–Collingwood, the second most populous Vancouver neighbourhood after Downtown, had over 50,000 residents in the 2011 Census. A large, diverse eastside neighbourhood on the Vancouver-Burnaby boundary with substantial business centers and some fast-growing residential sectors, this neighbourhood had a population of 44,950 in 2001, 43.6 percent of whom then spoke Chinese as their first language. Canada’s 2011 census reported only 28 per cent of Renfrew-Collingwood residents as native English speakers. Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese are the languages heard most often on the streets.
Renfrew–Collingwood’s northern border is Broadway, East 41st Avenue is on the south, Nanaimo Street on the west, and Boundary Road on the east. Kingsway runs through the southern part of the neighbourhood, Grandview Highway through the middle, and the Trans-Canada Highway through the northeast corner.
History
In 1861, Colonel Richard Moody built a military trail through the area from New Westminster to English Bay. By 1891, Canada’s first electric interurban railway along Vanness Avenue connected Vancouver’s Downtown to New Westminster and opened the area to what became the thriving community of Collingwood near the present intersection with Joyce Street, and to the north the Renfrew district began to grow in the 1920s.
Over the years, the two areas grew together with commercial developments along Kingsway, Grandview Highway, and Boundary Road and growing numbers of condominiums and multi-family residential developments joining traditional single-family 
homes throughout. Two SkyTrain lines, five stations, and interconnecting bus routes now serve neighbourhood transit needs well. Many immigrants find Renfrew-Collingwood attractive for that reason.
Information Links:
http://shopcollingwood.ca/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/renfrew.aspx
http://www.renfrewcc.com
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/renfrew-collingwood-community-vision-full-report.pdf
Future Development/Collingwood Village
In 2007, the City of Vancouver announced several neighbourhood centre programs as parts of an Eco-Density initiative to rezone Renfrew–Collingwood from single-family to duplex with rowhouses along busy streets to increase density and encourage commercial development along Earles and Rupert streets. The plan is controversial; many residents want their neighbourhood to retain its traditional single-family home character.
The Collingwood Village community around the Joyce-Collingwood SkyTrain station is a story of successful redevelopment that might be instructive in the ongoing unrest over plans to redevelop neighbourhoods across the city. Renfrew-Collingwood once faced the unpleasant prospect of too many people packed into multifamily homes, but residents worked with the city government and a sympathetic developer to reach a satisfactory result. A new daycare facility was a welcome amenity.
Completed in 2006, Collingwood Village was the largest master-planned community in British Columbia at that time. The developer constructed 16 condominium and rental buildings of four-storey town homes and mid- and high-rise apartments. Since the 1990s, 2,700 new homes have gone up on what had been industrial land south of Vanness Avenue and east of Joyce Street. Kingsway shops and services are a few blocks south. More than a quarter of the community is parkland.
In 2011, the city council approved a rezoning proposal for 33 parcels of land east of Collingwood Village within Boundary Road, Vanness Avenue, and Ormidale Street to be developed as Wall Centre Central Park, three residential towers of 28, 29, and 30 storeys, all higher than any present Collingwood Village structure. In April 2013 the first 623 units went on sale, almost half priced under $300,000.
New Renfrew-Collingwood Live MLS Listings
Renfrew-Collingwood Up and Coming
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4997 MOSS Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2872394
4997 MOSS Street Vancouver V5R 3T5 
$2,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872394
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,909 sq. ft.
A RARE FIND! This must-see fully renovated home has HUGE investment potential both for end users and investors with its multiple mortgage helper (unauthorized) suites! Offering 7 bedrooms & 6 full bathrooms with 4 separate gourmet kitchens, this exquisite home is bursting with charm and opportunity! Completely redone with brand new A/C & heat pump, gas stovetops and appliances and laminate flooring throughout. Newly laid concrete steps and gravel walkways in addition to premium landscaping evident in the newly groomed garden and lawn. PLUS a brand new durable metal fence - we really did think of everything! Ideally located in the heart of residential Renfrew-Collingwood area, close to schools, transit, supermarkets, shopping centres. RT -11 Duplex zoning for future potential development More detailsListed by RE/MAX All Points Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2763 E 6TH Avenue in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2868972
2763 E 6TH Avenue Vancouver V5M 1R6
$2,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868972
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,442 sq. ft.
This well-cared for home, sitting on a 33x122 ft lot in the desirable Renfrew neighborhood, offers a serene living experience. Surrounded by lush palm trees that provide a tranquil and tropical atmosphere, this south-facing gated property offers privacy and security. Backyard features a tranquil Koi pond complete with the soothing sounds of running water. Inside, you will find spacious living, dinning and family rooms on the main floor w/ 2 elegant marble mantels gas fireplaces. Enjoy the stunning views of North Shore mountain from the comfort of the casual dinning area. Upstairs features 3 generous-sized bedrooms & 2 bathrooms & a front balcony. Separate entry to fully furnished basement presents mortgage helper potential! Lots of crawl space. OPEN HOUSE: April 13 & 14, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Dream Home Realty and eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2425 KITCHENER Street in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2845885
2425 KITCHENER Street Vancouver V5K 3C4
$2,199,900Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2845885
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,514 sq. ft.
Unlock the potential of East Vancouver living with this well cared for, solidly built family home. Ideally situated on a 40x 127 corner lot, with over 5000+ sq.ft in the sought-after Renfrew neighbourhood, & a short stroll from the vibrancy of Hastings. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom with beautiful hardwood floors, a generous eat in kitchen, & a spacious patio with North Shore mountain views. Downstairs includes an additional bedroom & bathroom, a huge family room & laundry plus an open den. Basement can be converted into a 1 or 2 bedroom suite. With RM8 zoning & a substantial lot size, this home provides an excellent opportunity for flexible living arrangements or a revenue-generating property. This home is ready for your fresh ideas. More detailsListed by Oakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3050 E 3RD Avenue in Vancouver: Renfrew VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2864873
3050 E 3RD Avenue Vancouver V5M 1J1
$2,199,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2864873
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,711 sq. ft.
Impeccably maintained One Owner Custom-built family home first time offered. 3 Levels, 2,711 sqft., of living space on a spacious 36 x 124 lot plus lane. Highlights include an abundance of natural light throughout, open-concept layout with a gourmet kitchen featuring, Industrial Fan, Sub Zero fridge and island plus separate eating area and family room. 2 gas f/p. Separate Office for your computer desk. 4 Bedrooms Up. The basement includes an additional bedroom and separate entrance, easily to convert for a guest suite or a nanny suite. Other features include 3.5 bathrooms, Hot Water Gas Radiant heating, Nest Thermostat control and Nest Doorbell Camera. Roof and Hidden Gutters Updated in 2015. Fully Fenced Back Yard. Detached Double Garage. Situated on the high side of the street, enjoy scenic views and proximity to Sunrise Park/Community Hall, and Chief Maquinna Elementary and Van Tech Secondary. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5365 EARLES Street in Vancouver: Collingwood VE House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2838026
5365 EARLES Street Vancouver V5R 3S2
$2,198,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2838026
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,460 sq. ft.
Excellent investment opportunity with RM7(Multi Family) zoning 1.2 SFR. Good sized lot 41 X 121 in a central location on Collingwood. Solid home in good shape. Roof has been updated in the past 5 years. Great rental income property with 4 bedroom upstairs and 2-2 bedroom suites in the basement! Total rental is $9,000 monthly More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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