Ups and Downs in Kerrisdale
Geography and Demography
In the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia, the affluent westside neighbourhood of Kerrisdale lies between 33d Avenue on the north, Blenheim Street on the west, West Avenue on the east, and the Fraser River on the south. Commercial shopping districts are along West 41st Avenue from Larch to Maple streets and along West Boulevard from 37th to 47th avenues.
The 2006 Census reported 14,615 inhabitants. Originally thoroughly British demographically, Kerrisdale has received since the mid ’80s an influx of affluent Hong Kong emigrants, many of whom have built large, modern houses, making Kerrisdale an architectural mixture of lavish new and renovated houses. In 2007, Blocktalk.ca reported an estimated median annual household income of $113,286, much higher than the average for Metro Vancouver generally.
History
In 1862, the McCleery family became the first to farm the land of the present McCleery Golf Course on the river. By the mid-1870s, with many more families farming the area, the logging industry was well underway. A local legend is that “Kerrisdale” is a corruption of “Kerry’s Dale,” the ancestral home in Scotland of an early resident who, when asked to choose a name for a British Columbia Electric Railway station for the area, made that choice. In 1912, the streetcar went from Kerrisdale along then-graveled 41st Avenue to Granville Street, where connecting service took passengers to Downtown Vancouver.
Until 1929, when they merged to form the City of Vancouver, three municipalities, Vancouver, South Vancouver, and Point Grey, which included Kerrisdale, provided local government services. Point Grey Secondary School, founded in 1929, and the Point Grey Golf & Country Club recall those earlier days. The Kerrisdale Community Centre now occupies the block on which the Point Grey Municipal office once stood.
Kerrisdale Business Association
The West 41st Avenue businesses between Larch and Maple streets belong to the Kerrisdale Business Association. In all, about 250 businesses and property owners are members. Established in 1990, it is the oldest business association in Vancouver. Members fund general area maintenance and beautification, hiring a full-time gardener during summer months. The association employs for its properties a nighttime security force that operates during daytime hours as well in December.
Every September, association members elect a board of directors of about 25 individuals who then appoint executive officers. The full board meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Dedicated board members engage fully in committees on beautification, finance, marketing, parking, publicity, and security.
Information Links:
http://www.kerrisdalevillage.com/index.php
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/kerrisdale.aspx
http://www.kerrisdalecc.com
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/arbutus-ridge-kerrisdale-shaughnessy-arks-community-vision-full-report.pdf
An Association Casualty
Inevitably, there must be a downside to the steady rise in Kerrisdale property values. As an example, Thomas Hobbs opened a gift shop on West 41st Avenue near West Boulevard in the heart of the business association area in 1989 and operated it for 23 years until closing in December 2012. Hobbs said the gift shop was Vancouver’s “home store” for which he travelled to Italy and France for high-end merchandise artfully displayed behind his store windows. Hobbs lamented that most shoppers now seem to prefer big box stores over independent retailers.
Hobbs said the gift shop is not the only victim of Kerrisdale’s changing times. To make that point, his 2012 Halloween storefront display had tombstones etched with the names of other Kerrisdale independent businesses that have closed in recent years. Hobbs said annual rent on his retail space had increased tremendously to $120,000, half of which pays the landlord’s property tax. He estimated that he has paid millions of dollars in rent since opening the shop in 1989.
New Kerrisdale Live MLS Listings
Ups and Downs in Kerrisdale
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6349 ELM Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2174817
$12,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2174817
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,326 sq. ft.
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! This unique dream home sits on a HUGE 22269 SF lot in the prestigious Kerrisdale area. Custom built 6,326 SF mansion was envisioned by the respected architect Paul Grant of Grant & Sinclair Architects. Total 5 bdrms, 7 bathrooms & 3 covered parking. Main level includes a gourmet kitchen features top of the line stainless steel appliances, spacious family living. Enormous storage space for all work & play items families accumulate in the basement. High privacy hedges & meticulous landscaping complete the backyard serenity. A large heated pool. Close to BC top schools: Kerrisdale Elementary, Point Grey Secondary, UBC. Private schools: St George's, York House, Crofton, WPGA. Public open Sat June 24, 2-4pm. More detailsRoyal Pacific Realty Corp.
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- 604-688-8669
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6138 CEDARHURST Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2185677
$10,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2185677
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,485 sq. ft.
Modern & stylish. Gorgeous home 5485 SF of luxurious living. Main floor features open plan, living, dining room, den & marble island & counter tops. Wok kit & large family room, eclipse door that open to a covered dining area with beautiful private garden. Top of the line appliances. Upper floor, 4 large bdrms each with ensuite. Master bdrm with large walking closet and spa like ensuite. Lower floor high ceiling, wine cellar, bar with special lighting features, equipped media room & spacious rec room with F/P. Other includes audio/video smart homes feature, radiant heat A/C, and 3-car garage. More detailsSutton Grp-West Coast (Brdwy) - Aedis Realty
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7187 CYPRESS Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2193862
$8,890,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2193862
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,354 sq. ft.
Brand NEW House in Prime Kerrisdale location. This custom crafted home has a large living room that flows into an open concept kitchen, with the finest quality of cabinets and finishing. Large Wok Kitchen with the best appliances. The large family room overlooks a private exquisitely landscaped yard. Down stairs boasts a private media room, Custom Bar, Wine Room and accommodations for guests or family, with separate entry. Just steps to BC's top schools: St. George’s, Crofton House, Kerrisdale Elementary and Point Grey Secondary. Close to Pacific Spirit Park, UBC, buses, shops. A must see today! Call today, this location won't last! Easy to show! Agent Open: Aug 18, 2017, Friday, 10:00-12:00. Open House: Aug 20, Sun, 2:00-4:00PM. More detailsLuxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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6289 CARNARVON Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2181926
$7,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2181926
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 9,369 sq. ft.
Rare to find 23949 sqft cleared and ready to built desirable Kerrisdale Lot. DP, BP already in place, saves you a year waiting time. Ready to go 9369 sqft unique home architecture drawings designed by Robert Billiard. Surrounded by luxurious houses with beautiful tree lined and quiet street appeals. Close to Richmond, UBC, and Kerrisdale Shoppings. Great Investment Opportunity. Don't miss it! Sell "as is where is". More detailsLuxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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6246 MACKENZIE Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2152285
$7,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2152285
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 6,005 sq. ft.
This Elegant, Luxury, Classic 75x119 (8,925sf) is cutom-built large home IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS KERRISDALE( located at the quiet side of Mackenzie st) and designed by famous Raffaele Funaro, Offering 6000sf living area with 3 spacious levels, providing 7 bedrooms & 7.5 bathrooms, especially one en-suite bedroom on main floor which is convenient for parents. And also a dream kitchen, wok kitchen designed high-end appliances. It is close to POINT GREY SECONDARY SCHOOL, KERRISDALE ELEM, CROFTON, YORK HOUSE, ST. GEORGE'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, UBC, TRANSIT, SHOPPING and KERRISDALE COMMUNITY CENTER. Don't miss it! open house Aug 19 & 20 2-4pm More detailsNu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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6450 CEDARHURST Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2118558
$7,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2118558
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,307 sq. ft.
Sought after almost 1/2 acre lot on one of Vancouver's most prestigious streets. Great exposure RS -5 zoning. Call LB for details of development potential for additional residence on subject property. Close to all the best public & private schools, golf clubs & equestrian facitilies in Southlands. More detailsEngel & Volkers Vancouver - Aedis Realty
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5988 MACDONALD Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale in "Kerrisdale" (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2181137
$6,988,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2181137
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,566 sq. ft.
Located at the Quiet section off W. 43rd & W 44th block, over $10M dollar houses, Neighborhood. Rare opportunity to own a front circular driveway 12,733 huge lot which is very liveable, rentable 3,566' house, walk to Kerrisdale Elementary school, Crofton House private school, Point Grey High school catchment. Or build a 8,913' Dream House More detailsPark Georgia Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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2016 W 43RD Avenue in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2183014
$6,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2183014
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,529 sq. ft.
Stunning custom executive home built w/ undeniable luxury on a lovely tree lined quiet street in the most prestigious kerrisdale area. This mansion is located on a 65 frontage, 7770 sqft lot with over 5500 sqft living space. Features an open layout on the main floor, high end appliances, functional Wok kitchen, large family room opens to a beautiful patio. upstairs has 4 bdrm all include on suite private bthrms. Top floor includes a over 500 sqft spacious recreation room. The basement has nanny suite, media room, sauna, and recreation room with a wet bar and a custom designed wine cellar. southern exposure backyard, 4 car garage. close to famous private schools. Walking distance to catchment school Maple grove elementry and Magee Secondary. More detailsKeller Williams Black Diamond - Aedis Realty
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6425 VINE Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2178059
$6,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2178059
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,000 sq. ft.
AN OPPORTUNITY LIKE THIS IS RARE... to own one of the largest pieces of property in the prestigious Kerrisdale neighbourhood. 15,200 square feet of lush greenery and manicured gardens... a tranquil, private oasis in the heart of Vancouver's most desirable neighourhood. Located in close proximity to high-end shopping, some of the city's best restaurants and cafes, golf courses, Maple Grove Elementary and Magee Secondary School. ACT FAST. More detailsOakwyn Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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6455 VINE Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS® # R2177991
$6,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2177991
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,357 sq. ft.
Beautiful custom-built Kerrisdale home situated on an expansive 50 x 304 ft resort-style property complete w/outdoor pool & cabana. Impressive home boasts 4 bdrms & 3.5 baths, dramatic double-height foyer, clean architectural lines, functional layout & numerous skylights. Spacious principal rms, 3 gas f/ps on main, terrific kitchen w/eating area & adjoining family rm overlooking the private terrace, perfect for family & friends. Large master up w/handy built-ins, good-size walk-in closet & luxurious 5 pc enste w/jetted tub. The completely private & serene back yard is a playground for all ages. 2 car garage, 5 open parking & lots of storage. Premier location, close to parks & all amenities along W Blvd & W 41st. Schools: Maple Grove Elem., Magee Sec., Crofton House, St. George’s & UBC. More detailsFaith Wilson Group - Aedis Realty
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