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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3568 W KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2582843
3568 W KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V6S 1M6 
$5,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2582843
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,958 sq. ft.
Land Assembly on the Southeast corner of Dunbar and West King Edward. More than one acre (45,587 square feet) with potential for Secured Market Rental, mixed-use, market condominiums or Elders’ residence. Currently zoned RS-5. City, Ocean, and Mountain views for the upper floors of a potential new project. At the Gateway to the Dunbar High Street and a world of convenience. Walking distance to Stong’s Market, Shoppers and London Drugs. Great possibilities await in this coveted neighbourhood of tree lined streets with transit, schools and parks at your doorstep. Buyers to do their own due diligence with the City of Vancouver for all matters relating to the subject homes. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3588 W KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2582847
3588 W KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V6S 1M6
$5,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2582847
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,736 sq. ft.
Land Assembly on the Southeast corner of Dunbar and West King Edward. More than one acre (45,587 square feet) with potential for Secured Market Rental, mixed-use, market condominiums or Elders’ residence. Currently zoned RS-5. City, Ocean, and Mountain views for the upper floors of a potential new project. At the Gateway to the Dunbar High Street and a world of convenience. Walking distance to Stong’s Market, Shoppers and London Drugs. Great possibilities await in this coveted neighbourhood of tree lined streets with transit, schools and parks at your doorstep. Buyers to do their own due diligence with the City of Vancouver for all matters relating to the subject homes. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3582 W KING EDWARD Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2582836
3582 W KING EDWARD Avenue Vancouver V6S 1M6
$5,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2582836
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,018 sq. ft.
Land Assembly on the Southeast corner of Dunbar and West King Edward. More than one acre (45,587 square feet) with potential for Secured Market Rental, mixed-use, market condominiums or Elders’ residence. Currently zoned RS-5. City, Ocean, and Mountain views for the upper floors of a potential new project. At the Gateway to the Dunbar High Street and a world of convenience. Walking distance to Stong’s Market, Shoppers and London Drugs. Great possibilities await in this coveted neighbourhood of tree lined streets with transit, schools and parks at your doorstep. Buyers to do their own due diligence with the City of Vancouver for all matters relating to the subject homes. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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5459 CROWN Street in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2688077
5459 CROWN Street Vancouver V6N 4K1
$5,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2688077
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,479 sq. ft.
Situated in Vancouver Westside’s most prestigious neighbourhood – Dunbar. This custom built home offers nearly 4500 SF luxury living space on a 7600 SF lot. 3 bedrooms upstairs & 3 bedrooms suite with south facing living and dining room in basement. Bright & spacious kitchen on the main floor , a 3-car garage, an immense patio in a private fenced, well landscaped backyard & a fish pond. Close to UBC, St. George’s school, Crafton House, Southland Elementary and Point Grey Secondary. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
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3580 W 19TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2695658
3580 W 19TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1C4
$5,180,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2695658
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,889 sq. ft.
Welcome to this elegant custom built home on a 47 frontage lot in the most desirable Dunbar area! Nestled in a beautiful tree lined street, this classic design 3 level house features sunny south facing backyard with huge covered patio, total 6 bdm 6 baths. Over 3889 sqft luxurious living space offers A/C, HRV, radiant heat, build in vacuum, gourmet kitchen and wok kitchen with brand new hooded fan and WOLF stove, hardwood flooring and tiles on the main floor. Upper level 4 bdm with 3 full bth and Washer/Dryer for convenient living. Basement home theater, and flexible 2 bedroom suite with separate washer/dryer. Hide-in play room on 4th level. Close to Lord Byng Secondary and Lord Kitchener Elementary schools. Walking distance to shops and transits. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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