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Stately, elegant, primarily upper middle-class residential neighbourhood tucked quietly away in the heart of Vancouver. Not too far from all the action of the downtown core, but far enough to preserve the old world serenity.
South Granville’s educational facilities are abundant in and around the neighbourhood. Elementary schools close by include Maple Grove Elementary, McKechnie Elementary, Osler Elementary and Laurier Elementary. Three secondary schools are also within a short distance of any of the South Granville residences. These include Eric Hamber Secondary, Magee High School and Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. Private institutions within a short driving distance include the prestigious York House, Crofton House and St. George Academy.
41st Avenue to the north, 64th Park Drive to the south (with a small eastern jog along 64th Avenue over to Oak Street), Cypress Street/East Boulevard to the west and Oak Street to the east – these are the perimeters of another hidden gem in Vancouver’s Westside.
This neighbourhood is dominated by single-family homes with very few commercial properties within its boundaries. Still, South Granville is nestled next to shopping and retail that can satisfy all its residents’ needs. Granville Street is its true heart and cuts directly down the middle of the neighbourhood offering quick and easy access to not only the downtown core but also Vancouver International Airport, Richmond and all points south.
…new buildings fit into the integral look and feel of South Granville’s heritage nature
The South Granville area shares its history with Marpole and Shaughnessy. Like these areas, South Granville was first developed in the early 1900s and saw the majority of homes go up after 1930. The original homes are mostly elegant residences on large treed lots, situated on beautiful serene tree-lined streets. In the 1940s, Granville Street (first) and Oak Street (later) became major roadways for transporting residents and commuters through the area. Major development arose because of the accessibility these major routes provided. Yet, even on these major roads the homes in this area have retained their elegant and stately air.
Over the years, the need for smaller accommodation has prompted the development of townhouse-style compounds, low-rise condo buildings, and rental units. The developers of these multi-family dwellings have consistently adhered to strict guidelines so that the new buildings fit into the integral look and feel of South Granville’s heritage nature. One of the best examples of this is the beautiful Shannon Mews development on Granville Street, originally built in early 20th century for sugar baron, Ben Rogers. The four hectare site has been declared a heritage treasure by the city of Vancouver and includes not only the mansion but a coach house, a gate house, and Italian-style gardens – all behind a perimeter wall that can be seen running parallel to Granville Street. The site comprises of rental apartment units and townhouses. The townhouses are products of the architectural master, Arthur Erickson.
There is no lack of green space for walkers, joggers and dog enthusiasts. Shannon Park, Montgomery Park and Oak Park are the more notable of several public green space areas in South Granville.
The close-by Marpole Community Centre indoor recreational facilities offers many popular and varied programs and courses for all the residents of South Granville.
The South Granville area is well served on the southern border by the neighbouring Marpole Village at 70th Avenue and Granville which offers everything from Safeway to a liquor store, to banking and insurance services, to an eclectic mix of small ethic restaurants and shops.
There is a library to feed your mind and numerous gas stations to feed your car. At 49th Avenue and Granville Street, there is an enigmatic juxtaposition of a small strip mall, a gas station and two churches. One of the stores, is the famous Cyclone Taylor Sports – an icon in the world of everything hockey. Within a short driving distance, residents have the choice of the beautiful (soon to be completed) Oakridge Park Centre or the 41st and Cambie corridor of restaurants, small shops and one of Vancouver’s largest specialty liquor stores.
Granville Street which bisects the area of South Granville is one of the major north south arteries in the Greater Vancouver area. It is the “go to” route for any travel from around the downtown core and its surrounding areas, out to the Vancouver International Airport, Richmond and the major highway network beyond. Because of the importance of Granville Street, the public transportation opportunities to and from the South Granville area are plentiful and frequent. The service is superior. West 41st Avenue also offers a quick and convenient route to UBC and Langara College.
The table shown below is a current snapshot of all the active listings in South Granville, segmented by residential property types. The second column is a calculation of the current median asking price, while the third column is the summed total of all active listings for the related property type. Please note that this table is updated every 24 hours.
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Property Type | Median Price | Listings |
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Apartment/Condo | 1,090,000 | 11 |
Townhouse | 1,699,000 | 34 |
House/Single Family | 5,386,500 | 53 |
1/2 Duplex | 2,098,000 | 1 |
The MLS® HPI Benchmark Prices shown below represent the current expected sales price for a typical or “Benchmark” home in a given neighbourhood.
The MLS® HPI takes into consideration what averages and medians do not – items such as lot size, age, number of rooms, etc. The most commonly traded set of these attributes describes the composite of the typical or ‘benchmark’ property type in a given area. Prices paid for homes with these attributes determine benchmark home prices.
The MLS® Home Price Index is modelled on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of price change for a basket of goods and services including food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Instead of measuring goods and services, the HPI measures the change in the price of housing features. Thus, the HPI measures typical, pure price change (inflation or deflation).
The graph below charts the historical Home Price Index over a 3 year period.
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