Main Street Vancouver
Main Street Dimensions
Main Street in Vancouver, British Columbia is a major north-south thoroughfare that bisects the city nearly equally between the westside neighbourhoods that extend to the University Endowment Lands on the ocean and the eastside limits of Boundary Road, which marks where the the City of Burnaby begins. From north to south Main Street crosses the Vancouver neighbourhoods of Downtown Eastside, Chinatown, Strathcona, Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, and Sunset. Major east-west intersections with Main Street from north to south are Cordova Street, Hastings Street, Georgia Viaduct, Terminal Avenue, Broadway, 12th Avenue, King Edward Avenue, 33rd Avenue, 41st Avenue, 49th Avenue, and Southeast Marine Drive.
From Waterfront Road where it begins by the Burrard Inlet, Main Street runs southward all the way to Kent Avenue, where it ends by the Fraser River, Vancouver’s southern limit. En route, the street runs through Chinatown below Hastings Street, continues past the Pacific Central railway and the Main Street/Science World SkyTrain stations, and at Terminal Avenue ascends into the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, a residential/commercial mixture that continues south of Broadway with numerous restaurants and some fashion retail. Property values in Mount Pleasant, once working-class, are definitely on the rise.
Between 33rd and 41st avenues Main becomes more residential in its ascent to high ground. In the Sunset neighbourhood south of 41st Avenue, the street acquires an Indo-Canadian character. The Punjabi Market district begins just north of 49th Avenue, south of which the street again becomes almost entirely residential. At Main Street’s intersection with Marine Drive in South Vancouver, it becomes big-box commercial with a Real Canadian superstore and a miscellaneous mix of low-rise office space, manufacturing, and warehousing.
History
On the north end, Main Street is just west of the historic site of Hastings Mill, the area around which Granville, the earlier settlement that later became Vancouver, grew. Main and Hastings mark the former centre of downtown Vancouver with the old central public library (now Carnegie Centre) and the old City Hall. The intersection is now a local catchword for the drug abuse, homelessness, poverty, and prostitution once endemic in Downtown Eastside.
Originally Main Street was Westminster Avenue as it connected at East 7th Avenue to New Westminster Road, now Kingsway. Local merchants arranged to change the name in 1910 to what they thought would bestow a more cosmopolitan character to their neighbourhood. At one time, Main Street had a bascule bridge over False Creek, which then flowed to Clark Drive over a mile farther east. During the First World War, the Great Northern and the Canadian Northern Pacific railroads filled in and reclaimed that land for use, removed the bridge, and reconnected the previously bridged Main Street segments.
Information Links:
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http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/mount-pleasant.aspx http://www.hillcrestcentre.com/default.aspx#.U8mATlZRHnc http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/mount-pleasant-community-plan.aspx
Revitalization Chic
A recent Seattle Times article describes Vancouver’s mid-city Main Street as “certifiably hip” though a place “where women of a certain profession once worked the street corners in stilettos” but where now “explosive growth in the city” and relatively “cheap rent in this Mount Pleasant neighborhood in Southeast Vancouver” have brought in many “new boutiques, novelty shops and fancy restaurants.” According to the article, “Main Street was crime-infested 20 years ago, but that just meant cheap rent to starving artists and Asian immigrants who were looking for studio and restaurant space. They led the revitalization.”
The article concludes that “For all the concerns of gentrification, Main Street appears unremarkable with its worn storefront signs with missing letters and storefronts in need of a new coat of paint. They just all seem to blend into this street’s gritty roots and who-cares-what-outsiders-think attitude.”
New Main Street Live MLS Listings
Main Street Vancouver
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126 E 17 Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2593197
126 E 17 Avenue Vancouver V5V 1A4 
$4,188,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2593197
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,200 sq. ft.
Development opportunity just west of Main Street. Great treed street with other multi door developments on the street. RS -7 Zoning, 9,669SF LOT SIZE = 55 x 175.81. There are three suites, please do not walk the land. There is a large 2 car garage back alley. Offers June 24 at 4:00pm to Listing Agent. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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365 - 367 369 E 40TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2593509
365 - 367 369 E 40TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1M1
$3,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2593509
- Bedrooms:
- 9
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,620 sq. ft.
Trendy MAIN Street. 33 x 128 Level Lot, Back Lane. Come View this BEAUTIFUL, 3 Level CUSTOM Craftsmanship Home, 3005 sq ft including LEGAL SUITE. PLUS an additional 615 sq ft., 2 Bedroom LANE WAY Home. OPEN CONCEPT, Main Floor, CH 9'11 ft. Den on Main. 4 Bedrooms Upstairs. Luxury Master Bedroom with STEAM Shower. Basement 2 Bedroom plus Den. 4 & 1/2 Bathrooms, not including the Lane Way Home. Gourmet Kitchen, Breakfast Bar. Basement has 2 Separate Entrances, Perfect for Extended Families. Air Conditioning, HRV, Security System/Camera. Hot Water Radiant Heat in Main House. 4 Laundries. Lots of Storage. Deck 14'2 x 16'6 with Gas Weber Hookup. Cozy Up on the HUGE PATIO with Gas Fire Pit. Fenced Yard with Irrigation in Front. Nice Mountain Views of Grouse. Superb Location, Minutes to Bus Transit, Queen Elizabeth Park, Up Coming New Reinventing Development at Oakridge Mall, Park. Additional Lots of Local Stores, Great Restaurant & Amenities on Main Street. Schools: Sir William Van Horne Elem and John Oliver Seconda More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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250 E 32ND Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2600532
250 E 32ND Avenue Vancouver V5V 2Y3
$3,598,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2600532
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,298 sq. ft.
West Coast Modern presents the Sculpture House, a wonderfully playful asymmetrical shaped home designed by Nigel Parish of Splyce Design. The home comfortably sits amongst an eclectic & colorful neighborhood, w/streetscapes that reflect the diversity of the community. As you walk toward the front door, you're immediately taken in by its warm lush trees, slowly revealing the entranceway into what you know will be a celebration of beautiful spaces. Simple interior palette of materials and white walls allow for dynamic plays of light and shadow throughout the day-Skylights fill the spaces throughout. This 2BD house includes room to grow on the upper floor, where flex space is roughed-in to become 3rd Bedroom with Bathroom This is special. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Sussex - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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368 E 33RD Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2512169
368 E 33RD Avenue Vancouver V5V 2Z9
$3,590,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2512169
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 1,945 sq. ft.
Prime E 33rd and main location and couple blocks from QE park. This house and garage are built using highest quality materials (stainless steel, porcelain tiles, exterior fibreglass doors & windows, steel soundproofing interior doors) and technologies to achieve minimal maintenance & maximum esthetic appeal with superior space utilization blending architecturally classical & modern design. 8 radiant ceiling heating zones, 2 separate ventilation systems (heat recovery & make up air ventilation systems). Light weight steel roofing tiles, triple fiberglass windows using krypton gas, structural insulated panels, exterior walls, porcelain tiles on all floors and exterior walls with rain screen technology and lots more. Currently rented for more than $8000/month! Do not solicit or door knocking. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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222 E 17TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2583368
222 E 17TH Avenue Vancouver V5V 1A7
$3,300,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2583368
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,500 sq. ft.
If you are looking for a perfect boutique development project, look no further. This C-2 zoned lot is located in the ultra-desirable neighborhood of Mt Pleasant just off Main Street and a 12-min walk from future Mount Pleasant Station. Development Permit ALREADY ISSUED for 6 market strata units at 2.5 FSR with: 1) ONE spacious office unit at 1,740 SF on ground floor with end-of-trip facility; 2) FIVE 2 or 3 bedrooms 2 bath residential units with efficient layout. The Whole-Floor PENTHOUSE unit at 1,507 SF comes with an additional 656 SF of sunny south & north unobstructed mountain & downtown view roof decks. All units come with generous storage & bike lockers. 4 covered and gated parking. Make it your live and work dream building. Call now for more details. More detailsListed by Macdonald Commercial Real Estate Services Ltd. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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269 E 45TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2599902
269 E 45TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 1X2
$3,148,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2599902
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,042 sq. ft.
Now is your chance to own THE HEART OF MAIN STREET - East Vancouver's most sought after neighbourhoods. Rare opportunity for one of Main Street's biggest lot with back lane access. The spacious main level has original hardwood floors throughout the living room & dining room. Kitchen was updated, s/s appliances and gas stove. Large master bedroom with ensuite on the main floor and 3 bedrooms above. Huge patio & backyard oasis for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Potential 3 bedroom basement rental suite. Bring your major renovation ideas, or build your dream home. Plans for a 2600+ SQFT side by side duplex ready. School: Sir William Van Horne Elem & John Oliver. Truly a Rare opportunity to live in one of Vancouver's most desirable neighborhoods just east of Main. DON'T MISS THIS ONE. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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108 E 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2553407
108 E 42ND Avenue Vancouver V5W 1S6
$2,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2553407
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,007 sq. ft.
Built to exceptional standards with exquisite attention to details... Custom built w/ refined workmanship & only the best in finishing materials. Interior featuring granite counters thru/out, high end appl's, timeless chandeliers, ERV systems, A/C, radiant heating, security alarm w/cameras,... Chef's kitchen w/elegant cabinets. Master ensuite w/ luxurious five star hotel design. Exterior features Pink Wood advantage/AirRenew Essential Drywall/Pacific Smartwall advantage. A separate legal 2 bdrm suite is ideal for growing family with space for inlaws, nanny or mortgage helper. Centrally located, just blocks to school, public trans, shopping center, restaurants, banks and more. All views by appt only. More detailsListed by Interlink Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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5670 SOPHIA Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2514843
5670 SOPHIA Street Vancouver V5W 1N2
$2,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2514843
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,300 sq. ft.
AMAZING 2,300 sq ft Vancouver Special w/500 sq ft deck! The Best Vancouver Real Estate has to offer in British Columbia. 15 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER, Stanley Park, Yaletown, Gastown and more! Perfect location for Metro Vancouver BC Canada on the West Coast. Steps to TRENDY MAIN STREET neighbourhood, shops & restaurants. This is a Gem sitting on a CORNER LOT! 4 bdrms main flr & huge bottom suite w/ 4 bdrms, kitchen. Come enjoy the Pacific Ocean & the beautiful Rocky Mountains that Greater Vancouver BC real estate market has to offer! More detailsListed by RA Realty Alliance Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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175 E 47TH Avenue in Vancouver: Main House for sale (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2592550
175 E 47TH Avenue Vancouver V5W 2A6
$2,890,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2592550
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,284 sq. ft.
Now it's the best time to own this special Oakridge centre area house! In the heart of Vancouver-East of UBC, West of Metrotown, South of downtown Vancouver, and North of Richmond. Corner LOT, 3 bedrooms up and 3 down. 2 kitchens. Close to Langara College & Langara Golf Course. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3304 CAROLINA Street in Vancouver: Main House for sale in "FRASER-MAIN" (Vancouver East) : MLS®# R2599522
3304 CAROLINA Street Vancouver V5V 4B2
$2,788,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2599522
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,829 sq. ft.
A rare offering! Completely re-built new, this 5 bdrm 3 bthrm home is in the popular Fraser-Main St neighbourhood. Above: Open concept living-dining-kitchen, w/3 bdrms, Master w/ensuite. 2 big patios, 1 off the living rm & the other off the Mstr Bdrm. Below: A legal 2 bdrm suite, w/in-suite laundry, perfect for mortgage helper income or for larger space for extended families. Everything is new in this house including all new electrical, plumbing, heating, A/C, foundation w/pilings, exterior, plus plus plus......too much to name. Bonus: 2 car garage for parking and/or your storage needs. A fantastic location w/close proximity to parks, transit, restaurants, grocers, shops & amenities. A must see! Showings by appointment only. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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