Renfrew

About Area
This quiet and comfortable East Van neighborhood is characterized mostly by families living in detached homes on larger lots and wide streets, giving the area a feeling of space and serenity. Kids playing sports in the street and the local parks bustling with moms & tots gives the area a nice family feel. Many of the homes were built between the 1960-1980’s so the homes are a little more open and easier to update then in other more historic neighborhood homes. The schools of the area are very mixed, offering excellent language programs and the promotion of culture sharing and respect. Bordered to the East by Boundary Road and Burnaby beyond, this area has incredibly easy access to the freeway and communities lying outside Vancouver – so it’s popular among commuters. We may see higher density and more retail amenities along Nanaimo as urban sprawl pushes demand east. For now, residents enjoy shopping along Grandview Hwy, East 1st Avenue, Commercial Drive & Hastings Street. Up on the hill near Renfrew, homes enjoy sweeping views South to Metrotown and North to the mountains. The area is undergoing a slow transition from long-time Chinese & Italia residents to new, mixed younger families. Many of the lots are zoned RS-1, so we are watching an influx of laneway homes bringing more mortgage help for the new families, and rental opportunities to the area. Our clients often love the quiet, small-town feel of the streets here while being close to the things they need.
Amenities
Renfrew Park Community Centre
Big box store shopping along Grandview Hwy – Superstore, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Staples etc
TNT – and lots of other great Asian market groceries and retail at 1st & Renfrew
Rupert Park Pitch & Putt
Clinton Park
Schools
Elementary
K – 7 Nootka Elementary
Secondary
8 – 12 Vancouver Technical Secondary
French Immersion – Early
K – 7 Laura Secord Elementary
French Immersion – Late
6 – 7 Laura Secord Elementary
French Immersion – Secondary
8 – 12 Vancouver Technical Secondary
To see all school catchment areas and a comprehensive list of all the schools in your neighbourhood you can download the pdf here.
Restaurants
Top 10 Rated Restaurants in Renfrew
(From Urbanspoon.com)
1. Bon’s Off Broadway
2. Chili Pepper House
3. Sushiholic Japanese
4. Happy Valley Seafood
5. Sushi Kimura
6. Ragazzi Pizza Co
7. Burnaby Palace Restaurant
8. Jambo Grill & Good Morning Paan Vancouver
9. Penang Delight Cafe
10. Vallarta’s Mexican Restaurant
Listings in Renfrew
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2168 Renfrew Street,
Vancouver
This 33’ x 122’ lot with lane access is part of the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan, offering potential for a mixed-use highrise development... Read More >

2805 William Street,
Vancouver
This spacious and well-kept, 2844 square feet, two-storey home on a flat 33 x 120 feet, corner lot features large living spaces, an in-law suite... Read More >

2417 Adanac Street,
Vancouver
This charming East Van Special is a rare gem & a MUST SEE. On the market for the 1st time this Italian built home is perfect for growing families or... Read More >

3340 Adanac Street,
Vancouver
Large, renovated 2-Level Beauty in Popular Renfrew Area. This spacious and updated home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the upper floor,... Read More >

2 2541 Grant Street,
Vancouver
Welcome to The Grant Collection, an exclusive new development on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of East Vancouver’s most beloved communities.... Read More >

3205 Grant Street,
Vancouver
Fantastic 33 X 127 Corner Lot Located on a quiet, tree-lined street in a family-friendly neighbourhood, the property boasts excellent access to... Read More >

2 2539 Grant Street,
Vancouver
Welcome to The Grant Collection, an exclusive new 4 unit development tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of East Vancouver’s most... Read More >

2936 E 2nd Avenue,
Vancouver
Stunning 1-Year-Old Custom Home in Renfrew w/ Laneway & Suites. Quality-built home offering 4 beds up, a legal 2-bed basement suite, potential 1-bed... Read More >