Dunbar Real Estate
Dunbar Overview
Dunbar is the kind of Vancouver westside neighbourhood that doesn’t need to announce itself. It sits on a gentle slope between the University Endowment Lands and Kerrisdale, far enough from the downtown core to feel genuinely residential, close enough that the city never feels remote. The streets are wide, the tree canopy is mature, and the lots are the kind of size that reminds you what Vancouver’s westside was built on before density became the dominant conversation. People who buy in Dunbar tend to stay, and that low turnover is one of the most telling signals a neighbourhood can send about the satisfaction of its owners.
The real estate here is overwhelmingly detached homes, with a modest condo and townhome market that serves buyers who want the neighbourhood without the lot. What Dunbar doesn’t have is the prestige address premium of Shaughnessy or the waterfront premium of Point Grey. For buyers who are looking at those neighbourhoods but want more house for their money in a setting that is equally quiet and equally well-established, Dunbar consistently earns a serious second look.
What Living Here Actually Looks Like
The commercial strip on Dunbar Street between 16th and 41st is the kind of local retail corridor that other Vancouver neighbourhoods spend decades trying to cultivate and rarely achieve. Independent grocers, neighbourhood restaurants, a hardware store, a handful of cafes are typical of this area. It serves the people who live around it rather than drawing visitors from across the city, and that distinction matters more than it sounds when you’re thinking about daily life rather than weekend entertainment.
The school catchments here are among the strongest in Vancouver, which is a significant factor for families and a consistent driver of demand regardless of broader market conditions. Lord Byng Secondary and its feeder schools are a meaningful part of why Dunbar attracts the buyers it does and holds its value the way it does. Proximity to UBC is another constant as Pacific Spirit Regional Park runs along the neighbourhood’s western edge, and the university is a fifteen-minute cycle from most of Dunbar’s residential streets.
The Market in Plain Terms
Market data current as of May 2026.
Dunbar’s detached market is where the neighbourhood’s character shows most clearly. With a median price of $3,898,000 across 86 active listings, there is genuine selection ranging from original character homes that represent value-add opportunities to fully renovated properties ready to move into. The townhome market is thin with only 4 active listings at a median of $2,123,500, which reflects how little purpose-built townhome stock exists in the neighbourhood. Condos sit at a median of $1,249,900 across 23 active listings, concentrated in a small number of low-rise strata buildings along the Dunbar Street corridor.
The detached market here rewards patience and local knowledge. Dunbar homes that are well-maintained, on good lots, and priced accurately to the current market move. Those that are overpriced relative to condition or lot size sit, and in the current environment buyers have enough selection to be deliberate. For a buyer who knows what they want and is willing to wait for the right property, this is a market where discipline produces better outcomes than urgency.
What to Look For — and What to Consider
The best lots in Dunbar face south or west and sit on the elevated portions of the neighbourhood where mountain views become possible on the upper floors. Lot dimensions vary considerably across the neighbourhood and deserve close attention. For example, a 33-foot lot and a 50-foot lot in the same block represent meaningfully different land values and future flexibility. Corner lots carry a premium for good reason.
Character homes from the 1920s through 1950s are common throughout Dunbar and vary widely in condition. Some have been maintained and updated properly over the decades; others carry deferred maintenance that isn’t always visible in a showing. A thorough pre-inspection is non-negotiable on any character home purchase here, and understanding what a realistic renovation budget looks like relative to the asking price is something I work through carefully with every buyer considering an older Dunbar property.
Is Dunbar Right for You?
Dunbar attracts buyers who have done their homework on the westside and concluded that the combination of lot sizes, school catchments, park access, and neighbourhood stability represents the best long-term value proposition at their price point. It’s not a neighbourhood that competes on prestige or views as it competes on liveability, and on that measure it is consistently one of Vancouver’s strongest performers.
If Dunbar is on your list, I’d welcome a conversation about what the current market means for your specific situation, which streets and lots represent the best value, and what to look for in a neighbourhood where the right property at the right price makes all the difference.
Dunbar Homes and Condos for Sale
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202 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale in "The Fifteen" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128588
202 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,399,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128588
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,281 sq. ft.119 m2
THE FIFTEEN. THIS IS AN AWESOME 3 BEDROOM HOME! These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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206 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale in "The Fifteen" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128594
206 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,199,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128594
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,076 sq. ft.100 m2
THE FIFTEEN. AMAZING CORNER HOME, LOOKING ONTO THE TREES ON West 40th Ave. These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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203 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128590
203 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,399,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128590
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,230 sq. ft.114 m2
THE FIFTEEN. THIS IS AN AWESOME 3 BEDROOM HOME! These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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302 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale in "The Fifteen" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128684
302 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,425,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128684
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,276 sq. ft.119 m2
THE FIFTEEN. THIS HOME HAS A HUGE WARP AROUND DECK. AMAZING CORNER HOME, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND LIGHT. These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sun More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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303 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale in "The Fifteen" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128739
303 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,099,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128739
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,036 sq. ft.96 m2
THE FIFTEEN. AWESOME 2 LEVEL HOME, GREAT UPPER DECK, LOOKING OVER EVER, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND LIGHT. These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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305 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128800
305 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,099,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128800
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,046 sq. ft.97 m2
THE FIFTEEN. AWESOME 2 LEVEL HOME, GREAT UPPER DECK, LOOKING OVER EVER, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND LIGHT. These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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304 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128799
304 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,099,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128799
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,040 sq. ft.97 m2
THE FIFTEEN. AWESOME 2 LEVEL HOME, GREAT UPPER DECK, LOOKING OVER EVER, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND LIGHT. These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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306 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128804
306 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,099,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128804
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,052 sq. ft.98 m2
THE FIFTEEN. AWESOME 2 LEVEL HOME, GREAT UPPER DECK, LOOKING OVER EVER, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND LIGHT. These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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307 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale in "The Fifteen" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128863
307 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,899,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128863
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,755 sq. ft.163 m2
THE FIFTEEN. AWESOME 2 LEVEL HOME, GREAT UPPER DECK, LOOKING OVER EVER, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND LIGHT. These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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309 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale in "The Fifteen" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128876
309 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,899,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128876
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,588 sq. ft.148 m2
THE FIFTEEN. AMAZING CORNER HOME, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND LIGHT. LOOKS ONTO TREED STREET! These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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308 3590 W 39th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar Condo for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3128881
308 3590 W 39th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6N 3A5 OPEN HOUSE: Jun 13, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Saturday, June 13, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PMOPEN HOUSE: Jun 14, 202603:00 PM – 05:00 PM PDTOpen House on Sunday, June 14, 2026 3:00PM – 5:00PM$1,599,900Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3128881
- Bedrooms:
- 2
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,380 sq. ft.128 m2
THE FIFTEEN. THIS HOME HAS A HUGE WARP AROUND DECK. AMAZING CORNER HOME, LOTS OF WINDOWS AND LIGHT. These are 15 beautiful designed solid concrete Estates are located in the Heart of DUNBAR, a prime WESTSIDE neighbourhood. Each home offers an amazing floor plan, fantastic living, dining areas, stunning gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances and tons of storage, the bedrooms are very well appointed, the bathrooms with heated floors. At THE FIFTEEN all homes feature with plank flooring, beautiful finishing, air conditioning and much more. Walking distance to great shopping, Crofton House School, Saint Georges and minutes away from UBC. VERY EASY TO SHOW. WE WANT THIS HOME SOLD, BRING YOUR OFFER! Full 2-5-10 Warranty. RECEIVERSHIP SALE! OPEN HOUSE Saturday and Sunday 3-5pm. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email
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3514 W 27th Avenue in Vancouver: Dunbar House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R3126708
3514 W 27th Avenue Dunbar Vancouver V6S 1P8 $6,950,000Residential- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R3126708
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 5,128 sq. ft.476 m2
Rare luxury home in Vancouver West’s prestigious Dunbar neighbourhood on a beautifully landscaped 50 x 130 ft south-facing lot, offering over 4,500 sq.ft. of living space plus a 568 sq.ft. laneway house. Steps to Lord Kitchener Elementary School and St. George’s School, with Lord Byng Secondary School catchment. Built to self-living standards, this home features superior craftsmanship, hardwood flooring, premium materials, and high-end structural and plumbing systems behind the walls. The gourmet kitchen includes custom cabinetry, a marble island, and Bosch appliances. Functional layout with all bedrooms featuring ensuite bathrooms, a home theatre, wine cellar, and a large jacuzzi hot tub. A whole-home smart system puts every household feature at your fingertips through your smartphone. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc.
- Bruce Hiatt
- Oakwyn Realty Ltd
- 6048188185
- Contact by Email