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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2280 Penticton Street,
Vancouver
Corner lot located on the high side at Penticton and 7th Ave. Property is sold "As Is, Where is" Ready for your vision and updates. It's a solid 4... Read More >

3409 E Pender Street,
Vancouver
This home all the POTENTIAL you are looking for.. Build, renovate or hold for future land assembly ..This 5 Bdrm home features Up 2 Bdrm, kitchen,... Read More >

3317 E 3rd Avenue,
Vancouver
This home’s use of space is like a masterpiece! The emphasis on natural light creates a welcoming atmosphere right when you walk in. The gourmet... Read More >

218 1838 Renfrew Street,
Vancouver
LOCATION LOCATION! Welcome to RENFREW & 2ND - well-managed 2017 building with LOW STRATA FEES! This MOVE-IN READY 580 SF 1 BED + DEN condo is... Read More >

2796 E Georgia Street,
Vancouver
Elevate your lifestyle at 2796 E GEORGIA. A boutique collection of modern duplex residences designed by Architrix Studio and Interiors by Tali+Roche.... Read More >

3289 Venables Street,
Vancouver
Vancouver special in prime Renfrew neighbourhoo. Over $200K renovations done in 2017. 3 bedroom up & 2 bedroom down, 4 full bathrooms, high efficieny... Read More >

715 Kaslo Street,
Vancouver
Elevate your lifestyle at 715 KASLO. A boutique collection of modern duplex residences designed by Architrix Studio w/Interiors by Tali+Roche. This... Read More >

2861 E Pender Street,
Vancouver
Exceptional potential for development, allowing for a duplex, a single-family home with a secondary suite, or even a future mixed-use residential... Read More >