Ups and Downs in Kerrisdale
Geography and Demography
In the Canadian City of Vancouver, British Columbia, the affluent westside neighbourhood of Kerrisdale lies between 33d Avenue on the north, Blenheim Street on the west, West Avenue on the east, and the Fraser River on the south. Commercial shopping districts are along West 41st Avenue from Larch to Maple streets and along West Boulevard from 37th to 47th avenues.
The 2006 Census reported 14,615 inhabitants. Originally thoroughly British demographically, Kerrisdale has received since the mid ’80s an influx of affluent Hong Kong emigrants, many of whom have built large, modern houses, making Kerrisdale an architectural mixture of lavish new and renovated houses. In 2007, Blocktalk.ca reported an estimated median annual household income of $113,286, much higher than the average for Metro Vancouver generally.
History
In 1862, the McCleery family became the first to farm the land of the present McCleery Golf Course on the river. By the mid-1870s, with many more families farming the area, the logging industry was well underway. A local legend is that “Kerrisdale” is a corruption of “Kerry’s Dale,” the ancestral home in Scotland of an early resident who, when asked to choose a name for a British Columbia Electric Railway station for the area, made that choice. In 1912, the streetcar went from Kerrisdale along then-graveled 41st Avenue to Granville Street, where connecting service took passengers to Downtown Vancouver.
Until 1929, when they merged to form the City of Vancouver, three municipalities, Vancouver, South Vancouver, and Point Grey, which included Kerrisdale, provided local government services. Point Grey Secondary School, founded in 1929, and the Point Grey Golf & Country Club recall those earlier days. The Kerrisdale Community Centre now occupies the block on which the Point Grey Municipal office once stood.
Kerrisdale Business Association
The West 41st Avenue businesses between Larch and Maple streets belong to the Kerrisdale Business Association. In all, about 250 businesses and property owners are members. Established in 1990, it is the oldest business association in Vancouver. Members fund general area maintenance and beautification, hiring a full-time gardener during summer months. The association employs for its properties a nighttime security force that operates during daytime hours as well in December.
Every September, association members elect a board of directors of about 25 individuals who then appoint executive officers. The full board meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Dedicated board members engage fully in committees on beautification, finance, marketing, parking, publicity, and security.
Information Links:
http://www.kerrisdalevillage.com/index.php
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/kerrisdale.aspx
http://www.kerrisdalecc.com
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/arbutus-ridge-kerrisdale-shaughnessy-arks-community-vision-full-report.pdf
An Association Casualty
Inevitably, there must be a downside to the steady rise in Kerrisdale property values. As an example, Thomas Hobbs opened a gift shop on West 41st Avenue near West Boulevard in the heart of the business association area in 1989 and operated it for 23 years until closing in December 2012. Hobbs said the gift shop was Vancouver’s “home store” for which he travelled to Italy and France for high-end merchandise artfully displayed behind his store windows. Hobbs lamented that most shoppers now seem to prefer big box stores over independent retailers.
Hobbs said the gift shop is not the only victim of Kerrisdale’s changing times. To make that point, his 2012 Halloween storefront display had tombstones etched with the names of other Kerrisdale independent businesses that have closed in recent years. Hobbs said annual rent on his retail space had increased tremendously to $120,000, half of which pays the landlord’s property tax. He estimated that he has paid millions of dollars in rent since opening the shop in 1989.
New Kerrisdale Live MLS Listings
Ups and Downs in Kerrisdale
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6330 MACDONALD Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2747643
6330 MACDONALD Street Vancouver V6N 1E6 
$26,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2747643
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 9,070 sq. ft.
ABSOLUTELY WORLD CLASS DREAM HOME! RARE FIND THIS CONTEMPORARY MODERN STYLE SOLID MANSION STUNNING ON HALF ACRE LAND, LOCATED IN THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS PRIME KERRISDALE AREA! Truly once a life time to own this AWARD WINNING ARCHTECTURAL MASTERPIECE BY FAMOUS ARCHITECT. ALMOST 10,000 SF ORIENTAL SERENITY LIVING SPACE WITH SOPHISTICATED INTERIOR. DRAMATIC FEATURES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING VAULTED CEILINGS AND CUSTOM GLASS. Features including central air conditioning, swimming pool, Radiant heating system, alarm system, sauna hot tub, steam shower & outdoor BBQ, Guest suite. THE BUILDING COST OVER 12 MILLION(WITH INSURANCE ESTIMATED VALUE, PLEASE DISREGARDS BC ASSESSMENT) AND IT TOOK FOUR YEARS TO BUILD WITH ALL TOP MATERIAL AND CRAFTMAN, CUSTOM INTERIOR DESIGN! Truly a "PIECE OF ART" LUXURY HOME! More detailsListed by LDG Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6380 MACDONALD Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2773737
6380 MACDONALD Street Vancouver V6N 1E6
$9,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2773737
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 7,180 sq. ft.
The last resort of half-acre luxurious single-family house neighbourhood. Designed by Wiedemann Architectural Design www.wiedemannarchitect.com Features jaw-dropping English garden with massive lawns, oversized pool, a truly private park. The house features a grand Georgian character outlook, generously large dining room, office/study, a family room with stone fireplace leading to outdoor park and pool area, with stunning light exposure throughout. Master suite with massive closet, picture-like view. 4 other family bedrooms including the 4th bedroom suite on the 3rd level. A guest bedroom with ensuite in lower lever. Close to McCleery Golf Course, Crofton House School and UBC. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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6171 SOUTHLANDS Place in Vancouver: Kerrisdale Land for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2674691
6171 SOUTHLANDS Place Vancouver V6M 3Y5
$8,500,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2674691
An exclusive 18,961 sf development opportunity with side by side lots on a quiet, private cul-de sac off Balaclava on Southlands Place. Easy access to best schools & UBC. Bring your best dreams to develop this rare opportunity in an exclusive enclave. House is in original condition and sold " as is where is". Property offered below assessment at $8,500,000. Owner has requested a one year rent back while your plans are developed. Permission required to walk on property. Please contact listing agent. No sign by owner's request. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6171 SOUTHLANDS Place in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2663075
6171 SOUTHLANDS Place Vancouver V6N 1M9
$8,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2663075
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 8,193 sq. ft.
An exclusive 18,961 square feet development opportunity with side by side lots on a quiet, private cul-de-sac off Balaclava on Southlands Place. Easy access to best schools and UBC. Bring your best dreams to develop this rare opportunity in an exclusive enclave. House is in original condition and sold " as is where is" and offered below assessment at $8,500,000. Owner has requested a one year rent back while your plans are developed. Permission required to walk on property. Please call agent. No sign by owner's request. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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6507 MAPLE Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2713507
6507 MAPLE Street Vancouver V6P 5P1
$8,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2713507
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 5,463 sq. ft.
Developer & Investor Alerts -Vancouver Secured Rental Program Land Assembly, Located at Kerrisidale. Do not miss the development opportunity for this over 20,960 sf. Lot. The project got potential for a 4-6 story rental housing development. The neighbour properties also show interest in selling as a land assembly project. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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2843 W 44TH Avenue in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2773760
2843 W 44TH Avenue Vancouver V6N 3K1
$7,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2773760
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 5,136 sq. ft.
Located in most desirable Kerrisdale neighbourhood luxury custom 5136 sqft home sitting on quiet beautifully landscaped 7920 sqft south facing lot. Bright and sunny, it offers supreme finishing giving a feeling of luxury, full attention to detail, open layout concept, 4 bdrms in upstairs; 1 office on main, spacious living space, top of line appliances in European kitchen and gourmet kitchen; 2 guest room, rec. room and media room in basement. Mini golf range in back yard. Radiant heating, A/C, HRV, Smart Home System. Close to Crofton House School, Kerrisdale Elementary, Point Grey Secondary, York House, St. Georges Private school, UBC, easy access to transit, Kerrisdale shopping centre, Golf Courses. A Must See! Showing by appointment only. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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- 604-657-1111
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3186 W 42ND Avenue in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2773715
3186 W 42ND Avenue Vancouver V6N 3H2
$5,698,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2773715
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 4,155 sq. ft.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY-LARGE SUBDIVIDABLE SOUTH FACING CORNER LOT! At the end of the block by Crofton House School so the area is like country living when school is on vacation-very quiet. Prime location to schools, shopping, transportation, golf course & more. House is very livable. Windows were replaced & are double pane for extra insulation. There is no oil tank. Please advise listing realtor if you want to walk the property. **No sign at Sellers' request.** More detailsListed by Heller Murch Realty - Aedis Realty
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6675 LABURNUM Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2820361
6675 LABURNUM Street Vancouver V6P 5M6
$4,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2820361
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,914 sq. ft.
Custom built home in prime Kerrisdale area, completely renovated with high quality work and materials. Well kept 5 bedrooms all ensuites; 4 upstairs and one downstairs; also features a den on the main floor. Other features include a home theatre, cedar wine cellar, air conditioning, HRV, auto sprinkler system, triple car garage, and sunny backyard with western exposure for outdoor enjoyment. Step to Kerrisdale shops and Magee Secondary School. Please schedule your private appointment. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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6289 CARNARVON Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2835464
6289 CARNARVON Street Vancouver V6N 1K2
$4,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2835464
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 9
- Floor Area:
- 8,836 sq. ft.
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED for this EXQUISITELY designed fully custom home! Embrace luxury living in this SERENE 23,000+sf lot in coveted KERRISDALE! Amazing Design 6 Bed, 7 Bath CUSTOM ARCHITECHTURAL PLANS by BLA DESIGN Group, Interior Design by globally renowned Design Apartments from Taiwan Top 100 Global Award Winner & Landscape Design by Paul Sangha Creative! The PLANS are designed to have everything: HUGE entertainers kitchen w 32 FOOT island countertop, built in jacuzzi on primary balcony, home theatre w full library, lounge & bar area, outdoor pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, 4 car garage A/C etc. This home is ONE of a KIND! Desirable neighborhood, close to UBC & golf course. Sold as is, this is your chance to BUY & BUILD an idyllic haven. Priced under assessed value! More detailsListed by Prompton Real Estate Services Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
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6625 CYPRESS Street in Vancouver: Kerrisdale House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2817700
6625 CYPRESS Street Vancouver V6P 5L7
$4,888,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2817700
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,334 sq. ft.
Your next dream home is here! Very well maintained with high-end finishing and great layout, 5 bedrooms 7 bathrooms family home, in a quiet and tree-lined neighbourhood. High ceiling marble entry, hardwood flooring on the main. Paneled ceiling wok kitchen, outdoor patio off main kitchen. Upper floor features 4 bedrooms 3 baths. Sauna in master bedroom suite. Top floor is a loft area with full bath. Basement has the 5th bedroom, media room, bar, wine cellar, great for entertaining. 3 car detached garage. Walking distance to transit and arterial Granville Street. Easy access to Maple Grove Elementary, Magee Secondary, and private schools. Book your private viewing today! (Some photos are virtually edited, furniture etc. removed) More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty and LDG Realty - Aedis Realty
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