Renfrew
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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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3592 TURNER STREET,
Vancouver
Brand new 1/2 duplex in Vancouver East, move-in ready. 3-level back unit has no strata fees and offers 1,315 sq ft of space with 9 ft ceilings.... Read More >
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1115 BOUNDARY ROAD,
Vancouver
Well maintained & custom home w/quality & acoustically insulation system. New standard of Quality must be seen to be appreciated. There’s no crack... Read More >
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2656 E 7TH AVENUE,
Vancouver
Wow! A meticulously updated AIR CONDITIONED home on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of East Van! This BRIGHT & SPACIOUS family home has SO... Read More >
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950 NANAIMO STREET,
Vancouver
Currently rented close to $7,000 plus utilities. RM-12N zoned for up to four storey aparment. Bright and spacious 2845 sqft house on a 33 x 126 lot.... Read More >
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3699 NAPIER STREET,
Vancouver
Beautiful brand new luxury house w/rare lot size (51.60 X 101.20). This prestigious home includes 9 bedroom, 6 washroom, bedroom w/ en-suite, open... Read More >
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3648 TURNER STREET,
Vancouver
Location, location, location! This charming home with a picket fence is situated on the desirable, tree-lined Turner This beautiful move-in-ready... Read More >
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2858 E 4TH AVENUE,
Vancouver
Welcome to this custom built Brand New 1/2 duplex (Back Unit) in the prestigious neighborhood. Elegance throughout, functional, bright& spacious open... Read More >
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2 2715 E PENDER STREET,
Vancouver
Introducing the Pender Street Duplexes. This stunning Back Duplex- modern luxury living in this meticulously designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex... Read More >