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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3309 W 19TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2764814
3309 W 19TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1C1 
$9,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2764814
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,271 sq. ft.
This exquisite masterpiece is located in Dunbar on an 8646 sq ft lot (71.1' x 121.6') with nearly 5,300 sq ft living spaces. It features a grand foyer, entertaining-sized living and dining room, Gourmet Kitchen & WOK Kitchen with top-of-line Miele appliances, radiant heat, smart home system, large rooftop deck. 4 bedrooms upstairs, all ensuite with fabulous city and Ocean view, Germany brand Grohe faucet and shower. The basement boasts a large size media room; the Apple TV system provides thousands of auto-updated films, steam/sauna, exercise room & much more to enjoy! Double garages. School Catchment: Lord Kitchener Elementary & Lord Byng Secondary. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty
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3415 W 18TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2761275
3415 W 18TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1A8
$7,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2761275
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,637 sq. ft.
Best view you can find in Dunbar. This custom build prestige south facing home offers top notch design and building materials. Marble tile and hardwood throughout the house. Open contemporary layout design, huge gourmet kitchen with WOLFE, SUB-ZERO appliances. 1200' roof top terrace with breath taking mountain and Pacific ocean view. Enjoy fire works in the summer time while soaking in the rooftop hot tub. 4 car garage (auto stacker lift) plus an auto gated parking pad on the side with EV charger installed. Come check out this one of a kind gem! Check out video: https://youtu.be/9yACveCZ88s Matterport: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=DS8RCTdykVe More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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3853 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2810252
3853 W 38TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2Y5
$7,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2810252
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,913 sq. ft.
Beautiful home located in prestigious Dunbar neighbourhood. Exceptional quality, practical layout with luxurious finishes. High ceiling throughout creates a bright & spacious interior. Main level welcomes you with open living/dining rooms, elegant built-in millwork. Entertainer's dream kitchen with top of the line Miele appliances, farmhouse sink, views of spacious backyard via eating area & family room. 4 generous suites upstairs each with spa-like bathrooms. Relax & entertain in basement complete with home theatre, wine display, sauna/steam shower & wet bar. Wired with Smart Home Technology throughout for modern living. Large backyard, sundeck & triple garage. Near St. Georges, Crofton House private schools, Southlands Elementary, Point Grey Secondary & UBC. Short stroll to Dunbar shops. More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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3479 W 19TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2815406
3479 W 19TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1C1
$6,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2815406
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,889 sq. ft.
A breathtaking 180-degree view of the mountains, ocean, and city from the rooftop deck in the prestigious Dunbar neighborhood. This elegant home boasts a spacious living area, a formal dining room, and a chef’s kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line WOLF appliances, seamlessly connecting to the backyard. The basement is designed for entertainment, featuring a generously sized recreation room with a stylish bar, a spacious laundry room, a sauna, and a steam shower room. Additionally, there’s a one-bedroom suite with a separate entrance, making it an ideal mortgage helper. You’ll enjoy modern amenities such as A/C, HRV, radiant heating, security system & 3-car garage. A short walk from Lord Byng Sec. & Queen Elizabeth Elem. Open house: Dec 9, 2-4pm and Dec 10, 1-3pm. More detailsListed by Dracco Pacific Realty - Aedis Realty
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4085 W 29TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2803381
4085 W 29TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1V4
$6,988,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2803381
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,731 sq. ft.
Location Location Location. Owner's Dream Project! Located steps away from St Georges. Stunning custom mega-home built with grand entrance opens up to the formal dining & living area which offer ample space for entertaining guests. A gourmet kitchen with top-notch SS appliances, combined with spacious eating area & family room make it a great living quarter. Top floor comes with 4 generous-size bedroom suites with bay window/balcony. A fully equipped media room, rec room, wet bar, game room and bedroom makes up the basement. 8 minutes away from UBC.On one of Dunbar's favourite streets a few blocks from Dunbar Library and Dunbar Community Centre; nine doors to Pacific Spirit Park, eight blocks to Southlands Elem Become an owner in this reputable neighborhood! Must see to appreciate. More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty - Aedis Realty
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3530 W 34TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2814903
3530 W 34TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 2K8
$6,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2814903
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,326 sq. ft.
Dream family home situated on one of the best and quietest streets in Dunbar. This premium quality home is designed by award-winning John Henshaw Architect and built by 25+ years well known experienced quality builder View Point Construction. This stunning home has an excellent flr plan w/5 bdrms, 5.5 baths & sits on a 6525 sf lot. Extraordinary quality w/4326 sf living space feat. formal cross-hall LR, fab gourmet kitchen w/high end millwork & appl's, family rm off kitchen, & office on main. 4 bdms up incl. spectac. MB w/vaulted ceiling & spa-like ensuite & huge walk-in closet. Fabulous media rm down incl. home theatre, guest rm & wine bars. Smart home, AC. Sunny S facing back yard w/huge patio and kids play. Steps to St. George's, Crofton, York, PG, LB UBC and Kerrisdale shops. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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3725 W 26TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2825971
3725 W 26TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1P2
$6,599,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2825971
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,822 sq. ft.
Welcome to the epitome of modern luxury and elegance. This stunning residence, nestled at Dunbar area, is a magnificent showcase of contemporary design and fine craftsmanship, offering a lifestyle of unparalleled comfort and sophistication. This exquisite residence stands out with its meticulous attention to detail and superior quality finishes, offering an atmosphere that seamlessly combines the warmth of classic design with modern luxury. The home boasts soaring 11-foot ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring throughout, and an open and spacious floor plan. Walking distance to St. George's, close to Close to Lord Byng, Lord Kitchener Elementary, York House, WPGA, and UBC. School Catchment: Lord Kitchener Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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3538 W 30TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2821447
3538 W 30TH Avenue Vancouver V6S 1W5
$5,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821447
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,396 sq. ft.
Custom build house with a sunny South-facing backyard in desirable Dunbar area! This 6500 SQFT lot build a 4,396SQFT home. Top building quality with elegance and functional open layout. Four bedrooms with all ensuite bathrooms up, one office on the main. High end marble and hardwood flooring throughout. A sensational gourmet kitchen with a separate wok kitchen, extensive use of granite countertops with top brand appliances. Family room opens to an extra large back patio. Radiant heating system, a/c, HRV, sound system, full security system with HD cameras, and a home theatre system with a luxury wine bar. Abundance of storage space with top quality cabinets! One bedroom suite downstairs can be guest, gym or a mortgage helper. School catchment: Lord Kitchener Elementary and Lord Byng Second. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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3256 W 21ST Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2819496
3256 W 21ST Avenue Vancouver V6L 1L2
$5,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2819496
- 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
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4033 W 39TH Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2823327
4033 W 39TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 3B1
$5,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2823327
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- 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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