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 in "Kerrisdale" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2610327
6349 ELM Street Vancouver V6N 1B2 
$10,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2610327
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 6,274 sq. ft.
Custom built Kerrisdale estate home of over 6,200 square feet. Architecturally designed by Paul Grant & meticulously built by Coastline Projects, this home is quality through & through. Beautifully designed half acre private property (65 x 342 feet) by renowned Ron Rule. Stunning outdoor living area including 40 x 20 foot swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen and lots of space for kids to play. Very functional layout for family living and/or entertaining. Spacious principal rooms including an oversized kitchen/family room overlooking the backyard oasis. Top floor features 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms including a generous sized master retreat with spa-like ensuite and large walk-in closet. Lower level is an ideal kids hideaway with massive rec room/family room & tons of storage. Ideal home office or nanny/guest accommodation above garage. Why build when you can just move in and enjoy. More detailsListed by WESTSIDE Tom Gradecak Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6450 MCCLEERY Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2631227
6450 MCCLEERY Street Vancouver V6N 1G6
$7,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2631227
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,301 sq. ft.
GEORGIE AWARD WINNING CUSTOM HOME. Fusion of modern, clean, simple lines with traditional Japanese aesthetic elements are unique in design. Features include Poggenpohl kitchen, wok kitchen, wet bar, massive Travertine stone walls, striking bamboo floors, oversize Kolbe copper front door & eclipse doors, Italian lighting fixtures, avant-garde laundry room & dumbwaiter, Tatami/guest room, stylish Laneway home, authentic Japanese landscaped gardens & more! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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6487 MCCLEERY Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2623775
6487 MCCLEERY Street Vancouver V6N 1G5
$6,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2623775
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,702 sq. ft.
Sits on large lot of 10873 sqft in friendly neighbourhood Kerrisdale, over 6000 sqft of living space. Offers luxurious qualities and lots of features including elegant tile flooring throughout foyer & kitchen, hardwood flooring throughout main, hallway & basement. Original Versace wall coverings, Italian faux painting, etc. Chef's European kitchen with high-end appliances Miele & Thermador, spice kitchen & island w/breakfast bar. 4 spacious bedrooms upstairs. Basement features huge recreation room with wet bar, games room, media room, 2 ensuite bedrooms, steam/sauna room. Quick access to Golf course, Kerrisdale village, Crofton House, Magee Secondary, community centre, retails, etc. This home is outfitted with A/C, radiant, security system, balance of NHW, etc. View by appointment. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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6425 VINE Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2628366
6425 VINE Street Vancouver V6M 4A9
$5,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2628366
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,613 sq. ft.
This is the heart of Kerrisdale. A Great family kitchen with adjacent family room all facing West to the private manicured gardens. 5 large bedrooms up and the 6th bedroom downstair. The main rooms are perfect for entertaining and enjoying those family occasions. A short stroll to Kerrisdale shops & restaurants, the best golf courses, and Maple Grove Elementary & Magee Secondary Schools. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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5575 LARCH Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2621065
5575 LARCH Street Vancouver V6M 4C9
$5,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2621065
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,025 sq. ft.
Well maintained like NEW home in the heart of KERRISDALE! Gorgeous Classic Custom built home offers 4 bdrms up, office on main floor and 3 bdrms down where easy to convert two bdrms suit down with seperate entrance for MORTGAGE HELPER.Spacious open gourmet kitchen & Wok kitchen with high-end cabinetry & TOP of the line APPLIANCES for your daily life.This QUALITY home features home theater, energy-efficient radiant heating, A/C, gas fireplace, HRV, security system & triple garage. Easy to convert to two bedrooms suit down with seperate entrance for MORTGAGE HELPER. Walk to shopping, community center, library, Quilchena Elem & Point Grey High Schools. Close to UBC, Crofton and St George. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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6398 CARNARVON Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2638184
6398 CARNARVON Street Vancouver V6N 1K3
$4,988,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2638184
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 7,403 sq. ft.
Your LUXURY OPPORTUNITY is here at the Corner of Caravan & SW Marine in Kerrisdale, with over 14,123 sq ft lot. A classic custom built mansion fully gated, fenced and tree-lined for privacy. Enjoy over 7400 sq ft inside this luxury home, with over 2,000 sq ft of HUGE wrap around decks, sunroom, and massive garden patios. Perfect for entertaining and hosting gatherings for your family, friends, and business networks; and all can enjoy the southwest twilights & sunsets over the Southlands from inside the family room, all around the exterior huge decks .Walking distance to Crofton House, minutes to St. George's School, Vancouver College, and UBC. Close to the Exclusive and Private: Point Grey Golf & Country Club, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club; and public golf courses. More detailsListed by eXp Realty - Aedis Realty
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PH1 5700 LARCH Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale Condo for sale in "Elm Park Place" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2644057
PH1 5700 LARCH Street Vancouver V6M 4E2
$4,689,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2644057
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,940 sq. ft.
Premier Penthouse in Elm Park Place! One of a kind, gorgeous suite with the ambiance of an opulent home. Interior features house-sized dining room, living room with built-in wet bar, large master bathroom, custom wall-to-wall closets and built-ins. Second bedroom has a queen size Murphy Bed and custom built-ins. Chef's kitchen has a Miele gas & electric cooktop, two full size Miele ovens and Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer. Air conditioning, security system, hardwood floors and 9' ceilings. Three balconies overlook a park and views of the water and mountains. Four parking spaces and double storage locker. A "Must See"! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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5389 LARCH Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2641454
5389 LARCH Street Vancouver V6M 4C7
$4,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2641454
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,244 sq. ft.
Prime central Kerrisdale location. Well kept. Spacious character living & L-shaped dining with cozy wood fireplace w/oak & walnut inlaid wood flrs. Walk to Community Centre, Shoppers Drug Mart, banks, Starbucks, restaurants, public transit, super market, etc. Close to Magee Secondary, Point Grey Secondary, Kerrisdale Elementary, Crofton House School, and St George School. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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2789 W 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2630142
2789 W 39TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2Z3
$4,180,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2630142
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,501 sq. ft.
This beautifully maintained and landscaped 8 bedroom and 4 bathroom , located in prestigious Kerrisdale with tree lane quiet street. Excellent layout design suite for big family or investor. Ground floor suite with separate entrance. Thoughtful design with High ceiling allows tons of natural lights. Total 5 bedrooms up & 3 bedroom on main ; Radiant floor heating; 2 Fully renovated kitchen with New baths. Steam clothes washer & dryer, dishwasher, fridge, vacuum sys, etc & also fenced yard with back lane access. Walk to Kerrisdale Elem, Pt. Grey Secondary, Kerrisdale shopping, community center & Crofton private school - the perfect family neighborhood. Close to St Georges School and UBC. Best location! Must see! open house sunday dec 12 2- 4 pm More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2130 W 47TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2562287
2130 W 47TH Avenue Vancouver V6M 2M7
$3,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2562287
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,508 sq. ft.
Builder/Investor's alert! Land only. A large 5965 SF lot (50'x119') with south facing in Prestigious Kerrisdale area! Walking distance to Arbutus greenway, Save-on-foods, Magee Secondary & Maple Grove Elementary. Minutes drive to UBC and downtown. Great opportunity to build your dream home in this sought after area. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty - Aedis Realty
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