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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PH8 1838 Renfrew Street,
Vancouver
PRIME LOCATION and STUNNING PANORAMIC 270 DEGREE MOUNTAIN & CITY VIEWS! Perched on the top floor of this highly desirable boutique building, this 2... Read More >

3061 Parker Street,
Vancouver
Vancouver special on extra deep 30.4' x 146' lot. Spacious living area, dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms on main floor. Ground... Read More >

308 2889 E 1st Avenue,
Vancouver
Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom + den home in a prime East Vancouver location! Situated on the quiet side of the building, this unit offers peace... Read More >

1425 Slocan Street,
Vancouver
Impeccably maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on a 4,191 SF CORNER lot, showcases thoughtful updates throughout. Originally rebuilt from the studs... Read More >

208 2889 E 1st Avenue,
Vancouver
Location! Location! Location! Nothing beats this location. Across from T&T. 10 minutes to downtown. Close to restaurants, transit, schools, parks &... Read More >

620 Slocan Street,
Vancouver
Well kept & solid house on 33 x 122 lot. With 3 bedrooms upstairs and 3 downstairs. 1 bedroom downstairs can be kept for personal use, 2 bedrooms... Read More >

2590 E Georgia Street,
Vancouver
INVESTOR ALERT! HOLD ON OR BUILD GREAT RENTAL. INCOME PROPERTY. GREAT LOCATION. Read More >

101 2419 Grant Street,
Vancouver
NO GST FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS! Move-In Ready! Welcome to The Grant: A curated collection of character-filled lofts, condos, and townhomes. This loft +... Read More >