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Dunbar Real Estate

Explore homes and condos for sale in Dunbar, one of Vancouver's neighbourhoods. Live MLS® listings, updated continuously, plus a direct line to a Renanza agent who knows the area.

Market snapshot

The Dunbar market right now

Dunbar currently has 124 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $1.20M and $5.35M, with a median around $2.54M. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

124
Active listings
124
For sale
$2.54M
Median list price
$1.20M–$5.35M
Typical range
$1,174
Median price / sq ft
89
Median days listed
10
New in last 7 days
2015
Median year built

Dunbar prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
13$625K
219$1.20M
326$2.25M
4+75$3.45M

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Dunbar

Dunbar (formally Dunbar-Southlands) is a leafy, primarily single-family residential neighbourhood on Vancouver's west side, known for character houses, a low-key shopping street and proximity to Pacific Spirit Regional Park and UBC.

Location & boundaries

It occupies the far west side, bordered by Pacific Spirit Regional Park and the UBC Endowment Lands to the west, the Southlands district and the Fraser River to the south, and Kerrisdale to the east.

History

The area was logged and then settled in the early 20th century, largely by Scottish and British immigrants, with home-building following the arrival of the streetcar in the 1920s. The Southlands section along the river has archaeological evidence of much earlier Indigenous presence.

Housing & property types

It is dominated by detached single-family homes, many in English Arts and Crafts and Edwardian styles; the Southlands section adds larger estates and equestrian and riverfront properties.

Parks & recreation

The 750-hectare Pacific Spirit Regional Park borders the neighbourhood, with forest trails reachable from the west ends of King Edward Avenue and West 33rd, 37th and 39th Avenues.

Schools

Public schools fall under the Vancouver School Board (SD39) and include Lord Kitchener and Queen Elizabeth Elementary and Lord Byng Secondary; the highly regarded independent St. George's School is also here.

Getting around

There is no SkyTrain; the neighbourhood is served by bus routes along Dunbar Street and West 41st Avenue, with UBC to the west a major destination.

Who it may suit

It may suit families wanting detached homes near well-regarded schools and parkland, at the quieter western edge of the city.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sources: vancouver.ca, faithwilson.com, liv.rent

Neighbourhood snapshot — Vancouver

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for Vancouver, City (CY), British Columbia. These figures describe the city as a whole, not this specific address — useful context, not a substitute for local knowledge. View source

Population

662,248

Total population

+4.9%

Growth since 2016

39.6

Median age

Income

$82,000

Median household income

Household

2.1

Avg. household size

39.2%

Live alone

53.1%

Families w/ kids

Housing

45.5%

Owned

54.5%

Rented

$1,450,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment80.1%
Single-detached house14.7%
Row house / townhouse3.5%
Other1.8%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher52.8%
Trades or college diploma23.1%
High school diploma18.7%
No certificate, diploma or degree5.4%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van56.2%
Public transit22.9%
Walked13.1%
Bicycle5.3%
Other2.6%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English50.7%
Cantonese11.8%
Mandarin6.4%
Tagalog2.9%
French1.5%

Buying a home in Dunbar

BC's 2023 small-scale multi-unit housing legislation now allows three to four units on most single-family lots in larger municipalities, which is reshaping what detached lots are worth. Check the lot's current zoning with the municipality, and get a home inspection and a title search before removing subjects.

Budget for BC's property transfer tax on top of the price — it's charged on the purchase and first-time buyers and new builds may qualify for exemptions. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.

Common questions

Frequently asked

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

How much does a home cost in Dunbar?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Dunbar is about $2,543,000, and most are listed between $1,200,000 and $5,353,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Dunbar right now?

There are 124 active listings on this page's search, 10 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Dunbar?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Dunbar right now — 1 bedroom: about $625,000; 2 bedrooms: about $1,200,000; 3 bedrooms: about $2,250,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $3,450,000. Based on 123 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Dunbar?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $1,174 across homes currently listed in Dunbar. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Dunbar been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 89 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in Dunbar?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

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