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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4033 W 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2741106
4033 W 39TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 3B1 
$4,890,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2741106
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,465 sq. ft.
Grow your family in prestigious Dunbar. Totally renovated home sits on a EXCEPTIONALLY QUIET tree lined street amongst beautiful newer houses. Updates include mechanical, plumbing, electrical, all new kitchen cabinets, appliances and baths, flooring… basically a total new house inside. Huge fully fenced backyard (great for entertaining) and a double car garage with back lane access. 6 bdrms + 3 baths. Conveniently located near Pacific Spirit Park, Point Grey Golf Club, Dunbar Community Centre, nearby Tennis Courts, Maple Grove swimming pool, Dunbar shopping district, Kerrisdale shopping district and easy access to UBC, Richmond and Downtown. School catchments: Southland Elem & Point Grey Sec. OPEN HOUSE: Sun (Dec 11) 2:30-4:00pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4063 W 31ST Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2738027
4063 W 31ST Avenue Vancouver V6S 1Y7
$4,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2738027
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,803 sq. ft.
Gorgeous custom built house in Dunbar, only few mins walk to St. George's School, park & Trail. Well-maintained & thoughtfully designed with 9' ceilings on each floor, skylights & windows provide plenty of natural light, cherry hardwood flooring (on main flr), new flooring thru-out upstairs, partly renovation in 2016. Gourmet kitchen is equipped with Stainless Steel appliances. 4 bdrms upstairs. The basement includes large recreation for indoor entertainment & 2 guest bdrms. Radiant floor heating, A/C, HRV & triple garage. Quick access to top schools, UBC, Kerrisdale Village or W 4th shopping etc. Perfect for growing family! Open house: Dec 3, 3-430pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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4076 W 27TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2691727
4076 W 27TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1R7
$4,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2691727
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,032 sq. ft.
CENTRALLY Located in the highly sought after DUNBAR neighbourhood. This home offers functional floor plan and top quality craftsmanship. STEPS TO ST GEORGES, CLOSE TO YORK HOUSE, CROFTON PRIVATE SCHOOL, LORD BYNG HIGH SCHOOL & QUEEN MARY ELEMENTARY, SHOPPING, TRANSIT.. This home offers 6 bedrooms PLUS DEN, 4.5 baths, entertaining sized open kitchen wiht high-end cabinetry & top of the line appliances, radiant heat thru-out. MEDIA ROOM, secured fenced yard with SOUTH EXPOSURE BACK and PARK LIKE GARDEN. MUST SEE! OPEN HOUSE ON SAT MAY 28th. pictures contains virtual staging. More detailsListed by YVR International Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3587 W 24TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2700493
3587 W 24TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1L5
$4,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2700493
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 3,538 sq. ft.
Custom-built, high quality smart home IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS DUNBAR LOCATION. The main floor offers over height ceiling and bright natural light brought in by large windows. Open concept large family and dinning area. Gourmet Miele kitchen w/stone countertops. Above three large ensuite bedrooms. BONUS two-bedroom legal suite with separate entrance and laundry in basement and 2-bedroom laneway house. This property holds 3 separate street numbers. 3583, 3585 and 3587. Steps away to LORD KITCHENER ELEMENTARY, LORD BYNG HIGH SCHOOL, CLOSE TO WEST POINT GREY ACADEMY, ST. GEORGES, CROFTON & YORK HOUSE PRIVATE SCHOOL, UBC, SHOPPING, BUS. Open house: Sat, 12/10, 2-4pm. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3525 W 29TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2706681
3525 W 29TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1T2
$4,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2706681
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,313 sq. ft.
Completely renovated house in prime Dunbar, where is just steps away from shops/restaurants/services on Dunbar Street. South facing 50'x 130' lot. Renovation with permit done in 2018 includes brand new kitchen with Miele appliance/Quartz countertop, hardwood flooring thru-out, interior & exterior painting, new roofing/windows, new bathrooms w/ fixtures etc. Triple car detached garage or two car garage & 250 SF storage space. Close to public or private school: Crofton House, Lord Kitchener, St George's, Lord Byng & UBC etc. Excellent Location! Great home to live in and then build your new dream home in the future. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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