Vancouver Dunbar-Southlands
Geographical Setting
On the main peninsula of the City of Vancouver in the Lower Mainland of the southwestern corner of the Canadian Province of British Columbia, the neighbourhood of Dunbar–Southlands extends northward from the Fraser River past Pacific Spirit Regional Park on the west to West 16th Avenue, where the border extends eastward to the neighbourhoods of Arbutus Ridge and Kerrisdale east of Puget Drive, Mackenzie Street, and Blenheim Street. The Southlands area of the neighbourhood south of Marine Drive near the river is one of lavish mansions, golf courses, and horse farms.
Historical Sketch
History or legend records the first European settlers as farmers Fitzgerald and Sam McCleery in 1863. In 1912, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the provincial government, which by then held most of the land, established a subdivision for construction of residences for the planned University of British Columbia under development just to the west. By 1927, Dunbar had three streetcar lines and a number of unique homes, many still standing; 21 are on the City of Vancouver heritage register.
Affluent Southlands
Southlands is ideal for the high-flying, jet-setting lifestyle as Vancouver International Airport on Sea Island across the river is a short drive away. Trees line Southlands streets and often arch across the entire roadway. In early spring, hundreds of cherry trees blossom. The city maintains eight parks within Dunbar-Southlands. The extensive Pacific Spirit Regional Park has many kilometres of trails and the Camosun Bog wetland. Southlands lots are mostly of multi-acre dimensions behind million-dollar mansions that dominate the land.
Dunbar-Southland are in fact two distinct neighbourhoods combined into one. North of Southlands, Dunbar too has quiet streets lined with grand old trees and landscaped parks. Cross the line from Southlands to Dunbar and property quality declines from magnificent to merely luxurious. Multi-million dollar mansions on expansive, secluded estates give way to large single-family homes on pristine lots. Dunbar-Southland is a neighbourhood of mostly established families, not many recent immigrants, and less ethnic diversity than in Vancouver overall, but this feature may change as condominium construction makes the housing stock more affordable.
Commerce and Education
The Dunbar Business Improvement Area (BIA), the newest Vancouver BIA, covers ten blocks along Dunbar Street between 16th and 41st Avenues as far east as Collingwood Street. Shopping in the quaint stores along Dunbar Street adds to the distinctively genteel neighbourhood ambiance. About 12,350 inhabit the Dunbar BIA.
The proportion of people between the ages of 5 and 19 is well above the Metro Vancouver average. Dunbar-Southlands residents value formal education highly. The independent St George’s School on the eastern edge of Pacific Spirit Regional Park has ranked at the top of the British Columbia schools for several years. Two other schools, West Point Grey and Crofton House, rank regularly in the top five. Lord Byng and University Hill are perhaps the most academically distinguished in a field of highly reputable public secondary schools.
CareersFifty-six percent of Dunbar-Southlanders hold university degrees compared to thirty-nine percent for the city and thirty-one for Metro Vancouver. Perhaps reflecting the fact that neighbourhood education levels are significantly higher than average regional levels, many residents work in leadership positions and in specialized fields in social sciences, education, government, religion, business management, natural and applied sciences, and health care. |
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New Dunbar Live MLS Listings
Vancouver Dunbar-Southlands
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4091 W 35TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2742867
4091 W 35TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2P4 
$3,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2742867
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,474 sq. ft.
In the Dunbar area. Well-maintained bungalow, sitting at main street level with no TREES and APARTMENT 5561 SF LOT (43' X 130'). 2474 SF of living space. A total of 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 3 spacious bedrooms on the main floor. The newly renovated basement has a living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and a separate entrance, perfect for a mortgage helper. Quiet street and within walking distance to the best schools in St. Georges, Crofton House, and UBC. School Zone: Southlands Elementary, Point Grey Secondary. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3488 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2852178
3488 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1P6
$3,200,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2852178
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,236 sq. ft.
Attention!!! This charming home is located in popular neighbourhood Dunbar!!! Corner lot of 49.25' x 110' ! ! Spacious and bright open layout . Hardwood flooring throughout main floor. New interior and exterior paint. S/S appliances. Main flr features 2 bdrms and storage that can be used extra bdrm . Basement features huge recreation room, playroom and 1 bdrm. This area is excellent l ocation to St. George's , Crofton House , Immaculate Conception, Lord Kitchener Elementary , UBC etc. Just steps to shopping , retails, community centre & transit. Must see and don't miss this chance! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Riverside Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3321 W 37TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2837269
3321 W 37TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 3E6
$3,160,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2837269
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 2,322 sq. ft.
Luxurious side by side 1/2 duplex in Prime Dunbar. Over 2300 sqft, 3 levels of spacious, functional living space with 5 bedrooms 6 full baths. Open plan for everyday living with lots of natural light. Upstairs with 3 spacious bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, a 2 bedroom legal suite below, a generously-sized 1 car garage plus one additional parking. Engineer hardwood flooring throughout, a massive kitchen with Miele appliances, refrigerator plus a separate freezer, AC, HRV, and radiant floor heating and much more! Minutes to Crofton, St. George private schools. School catchment Kerrisdale Elementary, Point Grey Secondary. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3548 W 37TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2846752
3548 W 37TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2V8
$3,100,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2846752
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,616 sq. ft.
Charming family home in Dunbar neighbourhood. Located on a 50' x 109.28' foot lot, enjoy the large South facing backyard and patio area, with Lane Access. Move in, hold, or build. Conveniently located close to transportation, parks, shopping and the Dunbar Community Centre. School Catchment for Kerrisdale Elementary, Point Grey Secondary or short walk to Crofton House Private School. More detailsListed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3569 MAYFAIR Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar 1/2 Duplex for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2875376
3569 MAYFAIR Avenue Vancouver V6N 2Z2
$2,990,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2875376
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,073 sq. ft.
VERY RARE QUIET STREET, BRAND NEW DUPLEX HOME. Over 2,000 sq. ft. of modern and tasteful designed living space, plus a detached garage and carport. Located in a preferred school catchment in a very safe and quiet neighborhood. Steps away from Crofton House Private School, St. George & York House, Point Grey, Kerrisdale Elementary, UBC, shopping, transit, and restaurants. Features a modern and open-plan concept with very bright interiors, 4 bedrooms, and 4.5 baths. Gourmet kitchen with high-end cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, secure fenced backyard, high-tech security system. Must see! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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