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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2745 E 5TH AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5M 1N3,
Vancouver
Incredible opportunity to own a beautiful home wonderfully maintained and move-in ready! Lovingly maintained home features 2-beds, 1-bath on main... Read More >

202 2505 E BROADWAY AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5M 1Y4,
Vancouver
Welcome to this charming and spacious 2Bed 2Bath + Den, offering 997 sq ft of living space. Enjoy a cozy gas fireplace, a solarium den that can... Read More >

2929 E 3RD AVENUE, Vancouver BC V5M 1H7,
Vancouver
This custom-built 2 level,5 year-old home with great curb appeal, located in the desirable Renfrew neighborhood on a quiet street, ideally located 10... Read More >

2881 CHARLES STREET, Vancouver BC V5K 3A9,
Vancouver
Welcome home to this gorgeous, brand new Garden suite in a prime Vancouver neighbourhood. Located just blocks to shopping, restaurants, banks and... Read More >

550 CASSIAR STREET, Vancouver BC V5K 4M9,
Vancouver
Developer Alert! Prime 33x120 lot at 550 Cassiar St, Vancouver—ideal for builders and investors! Zoned R1-1, allowing up to 4 dwelling units,... Read More >

202 2419 GRANT STREET, Vancouver BC V0V 0V0,
Vancouver
Welcome to The Grant: A curated collection of MOVE-IN READY character-filled lofts, condos, and townhomes. This 1-bed + flex home features,... Read More >

205 2419 GRANT STREET, Vancouver BC V0V 0V0,
Vancouver
Welcome to The Grant: A curated collection of MOVE-IN READY character-filled lofts, condos, and townhomes that blend seamlessly with the quiet,... Read More >

303 2419 GRANT STREET, Vancouver BC V0V 0V0,
Vancouver
Welcome to The Grant: A curated collection of MOVE-IN READY character-filled lofts, condos, and townhomes. This 3-bed + flex CORNER home features,... Read More >