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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3256 W 21ST Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2780295
3256 W 21ST Avenue Vancouver V6L 1L2 
$5,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2780295
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,555 sq. ft.
8 years new modern house with incredible views of water, city & mountains from the rooftop of 795 sq ft sits on a large lot of 5387 sq ft in desirable neighborhood Dunbar, offers very impressive interior designs of Chinese & Modem style, hardwood flooring thru 3 levels, spacious & bright open layouts, open kitchen with Miele package, Wok kitchen with Wolf stove & cooktop, granite countertops, island, Kohler fixtures, 3 ensuite bedroom upstairs. Basement: recreation room with designer wine rack & wet bar, media room, 1 ensuite bedroom, sauna/steam room. rooftop offers mini golf & BBQ for entertaining. More detailsListed by TRG The Residential Group Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3856 W 36TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale in "Dunbar" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2806612
3856 W 36TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2S6
$5,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2806612
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,295 sq. ft.
Custom built Dunbar home by Nexus and designed by Margot Innes. Approximately 4,300 square feet of quality and efficient use of space on a 59.4 x 130 foot property. Ideal for family living with entertaining areas indoors and out. Main floor features spacious principal rooms and renovated gourmet kitchen overlooking a private South facing backyard. Terrific covered outdoor space. Top floor offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including a spacious master suite with walk in closet and spa-like ensuite bathroom. Lower level is a kids dream with oversized recreation room and media room. Mud rooms on main & lower level to hide the kids mess and bring in the pets. A+ location with close proximity to schools, shopping, parks and transportation. Tremendous privacy and natural light. It doesn’t get much better than this. Available for immediate possession and easy to show. Call today. More detailsListed by WESTSIDE Tom Gradecak Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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3775 W 36TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2807437
3775 W 36TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2S3
$5,788,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2807437
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,525 sq. ft.
MASTERFULLY CRAFTED CUSTOM HOME IN DUNBAR! Elevate your lifestyle in this stunning SOUTH-FACING home w/ private fenced yard & back lane for maximized privacy and convenience. Carefully designed by renowned architect Loy Leyland, this beauty offers spacious living, family, entertainment areas to create unforgettable moments w/ your loved ones. Great functionality w/ 4 bedroom suites on the upper level. Explore the ultimate home entertainment experience w/ private theatre, sauna & wine cellar in the basement level! Luxurious finishes includes A/C, H/W flooring, gas fireplace, integrated sounding & smart home system, and much more! Perfect for growing family w/ wonderful school catchment: Point Grey Sec., Southlands Ele. and top-tier private schools around: St. George's, Crofton House, WPGA! More detailsListed by Macdonald Platinum Marketing Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3629 W 35TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2815000
3629 W 35TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2N6
$5,699,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2815000
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,643 sq. ft.
Step into this executive home located in Dunbar neighborhood, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship with gorgeous millwork, oak hardwood, and marble tile flooring, complemented by arch moldings & beautifully crafted curved wood steps with custom inlay paneling. Main floor greets you with 10’ ceilings and two elegant fireplaces. The kitchen features a wok kitchen, a 48” Sub-Zero fridge, & a suite of high-end Wolf appliances including an oven, range, and cooktop. Upstairs 4 spacious bdrms, including a master ensuite with a steam shower and freestanding tub. The basement is an entertainer’s delight, boasting a media room with a 7.1 surround sound system, a wet bar accented with backlit Onyx, & a glassed-in wine cellar. W/ the peace of mind offered by a 2-5-10 NHW. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4033 W 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2813644
4033 W 39TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 3B1
$5,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2813644
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,609 sq. ft.
Beautiful Sunny Dunbar home on a quiet tree lined street, situated on a 53x168' lot in the highly coveted West of Dunbar! This 6 bedrooms home has been extensively upgraded inside and outside recently, including new kitchen and baths, new flooring thru-out, new lighting fixtures, new window coverings, new sun deck , new furnace and hot water tanks , newer roof.Features a garden lover’s dream garden with spacious entertainment areas. Central location , steps away from Spirit park, St George’s private schools, close to golf courses, UBC, Crofton house , York House, Dunbar shopping circle, Kerrisdale shopping circle. School catchments: Southland Elem & Point Grey Sec. This home is ready for you now, call today to view it!! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty and Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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