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How do you know if you live in a Vancouver Special?

The "Vancouver Special" is a house style unique to Vancouver and its suburbs. These were built for the same floor plan, in mass quantities, from roughly 1965 to 1985.

Vancouver Specials are known for their wide, boxy style, shallow wrought-iron upper balconies, two-storys and no-basement. They are characterized by their extremely typical "box-like" structure, low-pitched roofs, balconies across the front of the house. Brick or stone finishes on the ground-floor are characteristic of the ground level facades, with stucco on the 2nd or 3rd floors. Vancouver Specials have similar floor plans with the main living quarters on the upper floor and secondary bedrooms on the bottom, making them ideal for secondary suites ("mortgage helpers"). The goal was to provide ample, affordable, easy-to-build square footage for young families and new waves of immigrants settling largely in the eastern and southern corners of Vancouver, and beyond to the growing suburbs.

From a builder's point of view, this was a very sturdy yet low-cost design, with lots of possibilities for renovations and customization.

If you know the Vancouver Special, and there are hundreds still providing roofs over heads around the region, you will know, too, that for many years, it was the black sheep of our housing stock, a mass market abode that was mocked and maligned for its simplicity, low-pitched roofs, unchanging floor plans, brick and stucco exteriors and utter lack of character, not to mention a footprint that favoured indoor living space over outdoor green space on the average building lot.

The Vancouver Special, though, has undergone something of a renaissance of late, as another generation of young families and working couples looks for affordable housing, and as clever architects and mid-century modernists reimagine new ways to repurpose and tart up the Special's clean lines and airy openness.

Today, possession of a vintage Vancouver Special is becoming a source of pride, especially if it's one that has been renovated to modern standards, with sleek cedar siding, extra powder rooms and expanded outdoor decks. Stories abound about its growing popularity, and the awards that rehabbed Specials have won.

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Vancouver Special homes for sale (between $100,000 and $2,000,000)

GREATER VANCOUVER
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1

5455 JOYCE STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,698,000
5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
2020 sq.ft. / 3300 sqft
2

3281 E 1ST AVENUE
Vancouver, BC
$1,798,000
5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
2430 sq.ft. / 3846.15 sqft
3

2956 TRINITY STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,799,000
5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
2623 sq.ft. / 4021 sqft
4

4218 PRINCE EDWARD STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,850,000
6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
1924 sq.ft. / 3400 sqft
5

4744 EARLES STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,880,000
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
2582 sq.ft. / 4961 sqft
6

2704 MCGILL STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,899,000
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
2274 sq.ft. / 4015 sqft
7

5463 JOYCE STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,968,000
5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
2066 sq.ft. / 3306 sqft
8

4312 PERRY STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,990,000
10 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
2780 sq.ft. / 3839 sqft
9

328 E 49TH AVENUE
Vancouver, BC
$1,998,000
6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
2356 sq.ft. / 3936 sqft
10

1786 ISLAND AVENUE
Vancouver, BC
$1,999,000
6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
2540 sq.ft. / 6897 sqft
11

3266 GRAVELEY STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,999,333
6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
2392 sq.ft. / 3846 sqft
12

4469 FRANCES STREET
Burnaby, BC
$1,999,900
5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
2793 sq.ft. / 4026 sqft
13

2668 PARKER STREET
Vancouver, BC
$1,999,999
6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
2122 sq.ft. / 3630 sqft
 
   
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$1,698,000
5455 JOYCE STREET, VANCOUVER
5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2020 sqft

Investor/ Developer Alert! 33*100 feet standard lot located on Joyce Street in Collingwood sub area. Six minutes away from Joyce Skytrain station. Close to all restaurants, grocery stores. Redevelopment potentials for six storey condo building with FSR 2.6 and zoning RM-10N. Can be sold with adjacent lot 5455 Joyce Street together. Vancouver Special house providing 5 bedrooms total that include three bedroom upstairs and two bedroom down with full kitchens, full bathroom and two seperate entranc ... Click for more details

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R2763257

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Listing by RE/MAX Westcoast



$1,798,000
3281 E 1ST AVENUE, VANCOUVER
5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2430 sqft

Corner unit, South facing, with double glazed windows. Bright and quiet inside with huge cover sundeck at the back. Double attached garage on side street. Well-kept upstairs 3 bedroom, 2 baths and ground floor with nice tenant of 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Ground floor concrete backyard can park another 2 cars. Central location. Close to all major amenities. Nice Vancouver special with good owner. (id:5347) ... Click for more details

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R2710356

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Listing by Sutton Centre Realty



$1,799,000
2956 TRINITY STREET, VANCOUVER
5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2623 sqft

Water and Mountain views! ! ! Trinity ST w/enclave of exclusive homes in this sought after pocket of Hastings Sunrise. Full size 33´ x 121.87´ South facing backyard. Good size Vancouver Special w/3 Beds up, 2 full Baths up, separate washer/dryer from suite. Super central location w/quick access to HWY 1, 2nd Narrows, along bus & bike routes, next to New Brighton Park w/off leash dog park. Spectacular location, Open May 27 & 28, 2-4 pm. (id:5347) ... Click for more details

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R2780725

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Listing by RE/MAX Select Properties



$1,850,000
4218 PRINCE EDWARD STREET, VANCOUVER
6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 1924 sqft

This Vancouver Special is located 2 blks East of Main & King Ed. A 2 block stroll from your new home will bring you to Le Marche coffee and bakery (St George & Prince Edward) after ordering your latte and fav bakery goodie, take a 2 block stroll to Main St. and spend the day wandering through the hundreds of shops, restaurants, and more coffee bars. Main floor has a legal 2 bedroom suite, and upstairs has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, eating area off the kitchen. Bonus additional bedroom and po ... Click for more details

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R2780286

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Listing by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty



$1,880,000
4744 EARLES STREET, VANCOUVER
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2582 sqft

Amazing one owner Vancouver special. Original and mint condition in and out. Original solid oak hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms up, 1 bedroom down plus kitchen. Stove wiring used for heat pump at this time. 7 minutes walk to 29th Avenue Skytrain, 10 minute walk to elementary and high school. Central location, lovingly cared for and upgraded over the years. R35 insulation in attic, 2009 roof upgrade to torch on, 2021 Lennox heat pump installed, 2023 roof drain maintenance and gutter cleaning. 400 squ ... Click for more details

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R2780454

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Listing by Park Georgia Realty Ltd.



$1,899,000
2704 MCGILL STREET, VANCOUVER
4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2274 sqft

Nice corner Vancouver Special.A move-in ready home. Vancouver East 33x122 lot. Conveniently situated Sunrise home on McGill St, north of Hastings. Beautiful level lots with tons of potential for future re-development. Ideal for a growing family South facing backyard with mountain views from the front. Family oriented neighborhood, 5 minutes to North Vancouver, 10 minutes to Downtown, easy access to transit, highway, parks, restaurants, PNE. COVID Protocol in place. Please wear face masks at all ... Click for more details

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R2774309

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$1,968,000
5463 JOYCE STREET, VANCOUVER
5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2066 sqft

Investor/ Developer Alert! 33*100 feet standard lot located on Joyce Street in Collingwood sub area. Six minutes away from Joyce Skytrain station. Close to all restaurants, grocery stores. Redevelopment potentials for six storey condo building with FSR 2.6 and zoning RM-10N. Can be sold with adjacent lot 5455 Joyce Street together. Vancouver Special house providing 5 bedrooms total that include two bedroom legal suite with full kitchen, full bathroom and a separate entrance as a mortgage helper. ... Click for more details

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R2746343

MLS Reciprocity


 
Listing by RE/MAX Westcoast



$1,990,000
4312 PERRY STREET, VANCOUVER
10 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2780 sqft

Location! Location! Location! Best Location in Victoria Vancouver East! A cash cow is waiting for you. This 10 Bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms Vancouver special house with gorgeous Mountain view is your best choice for either self-living or investment. Main floors has open concept living and dinning room, the eating area leading to a spacious sundeck, best for the summer entertaining, Mountain view from north facing Kitchen and outdoor deck. Downstairs comes with one 3BR suite and one 4BR suite. Easi ... Click for more details

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R2743828

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$1,998,000
328 E 49TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER
6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2356 sqft

Location! Location! Location! A Vancouver special located in the heart of South Vancouver, walking distance to the market, banks, restaurants, Langara College and only one bus to UBC. Near all amenities, with Covered Area 2356 on almost 4000 Sqft Lot with 5 bedrooms 3 bathroom fully finished bsmt with separate entrance. (id:5347) ... Click for more details

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R2763131

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Listing by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty



$1,999,000
1786 ISLAND AVENUE, VANCOUVER
6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2540 sqft

Prime location! Steps TO RIVER DISTRICT, this very well-maintained house is located near a high demand and fast-growing neighborhood. SITTING ON A HUGE 6894 LOT THIS SOLID Vancouver Special COMES with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath upstairs and a huge patio in the back. Downstairs is on ground level with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath with the potential for excellent rental income. Conveniently located with easy access to public schools, parks, YVR airport, Killarney Community Center, shopping, and easy access to ... Click for more details

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R2773684

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$1,999,333
3266 GRAVELEY STREET, VANCOUVER
6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2392 sqft

Vancouver Special .Super Clean and Immaculate 6 bedroom - 3 bathroom Home! The house offer huge living room with fireplace with nice adjoining dining room that leads to an updated classic kitchen that has a family style eating area. The kitchen walks out to a great patio/yard area. Also on the main are 3 good size bedrooms and a full fully renovated bathroom. Beautifully maintained Oak floors throughout main area. Down stairs offers 8´ ceilings,2 separate entrances and has rental suite. Fa ... Click for more details

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R2772340

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$1,999,900
4469 FRANCES STREET, BURNABY
5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2793 sqft

Welcome to this Well maintained South facing Vancouver special in Burnaby Willingdon Heights Area. It features 3 bedrooms up & two bedroom suite down. Great central location, Close to Brentwood Mall, Hastings, shopping & transportation. Community Centre, Restaurants and banks and etc. Call Now. Don't miss out !!! (id:5347) ... Click for more details

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R2781500

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Listing by Nu Stream Realty Inc.



$1,999,999
2668 PARKER STREET, VANCOUVER
6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2122 sqft

Well Maintained Vancouver Special Single house located in the desired Renfrew area for the first time in the Market.It features 6 bedrooms and 4 baths,3 kitchens,TWO MORTGAGE HELPERS. Very Function layout! Warm radiant floors! BRIGHT SKYLIGHT!Tile Roof! 3 Bedroom Rooms with 2 Full bath on the upper level.New flooring, Granite fireplace,maple kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, SS appliances & alarm system. Downstairs offers TWO above ground SUITES WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCES (1 BD AND 2 BD)! Deta ... Click for more details

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R2779148

MLS Reciprocity


 
Listing by RE/MAX Crest Realty

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# MLS® Address City Price Beds Baths Year SqFt Land
1 R2763257 5455 JOYCE STREET Vancouver $1,698,000 5 2 1983 2020 3300 sqft
2 R2710356 3281 E 1ST AVENUE Vancouver $1,798,000 5 3 1981 2430 3846.15 sqft
3 R2780725 2956 TRINITY STREET Vancouver $1,799,000 5 4 1975 2623 4021 sqft
4 R2780286 4218 PRINCE EDWARD STREET Vancouver $1,850,000 6 4 1993 1924 3400 sqft
5 R2780454 4744 EARLES STREET Vancouver $1,880,000 4 3 1966 2582 4961 sqft
6 R2774309 2704 MCGILL STREET Vancouver $1,899,000 4 3 1982 2274 4015 sqft
7 R2746343 5463 JOYCE STREET Vancouver $1,968,000 5 2 1983 2066 3306 sqft
8 R2743828 4312 PERRY STREET Vancouver $1,990,000 10 4 1984 2780 3839 sqft
9 R2763131 328 E 49TH AVENUE Vancouver $1,998,000 6 4 1982 2356 3936 sqft
10 R2773684 1786 ISLAND AVENUE Vancouver $1,999,000 6 3 1973 2540 6897 sqft
11 R2772340 3266 GRAVELEY STREET Vancouver $1,999,333 6 3 1964 2392 3846 sqft
12 R2781500 4469 FRANCES STREET Burnaby $1,999,900 5 3 1984 2793 4026 sqft
13 R2779148 2668 PARKER STREET Vancouver $1,999,999 6 4 2002 2122 3630 sqft








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