Jeff Shields RE/MAX Anchor Realty serving Qualicum Beach, Parksville, French Creek, Coombs of the Oceanside area on Vancouver Island British Columbia

Jeffery Shields - REALTOR

RE/MAX Anchor Realty
(Independently Owned and Operated)
113 West 2nd Avenue, PO Box 1890
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T5 Canada
Cell: 250-240-5021
Bus: 250-752-2466
Fax: 250-752-2433
Toll Free: 800-668-3622

West Point Grey

Location

Point Grey

Adjoins the University Endowment Lands (UEL), a very desirable residential area in a mountainous ocean setting surrounding the University of British Columbia, stretching back from the ocean to 16th Ave. and as far east as Alma Rd.

Population (2001)

12,911

Housing

The UEL is Crown land, under jurisdiction of the B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks and not part of the City of Vancouver. Taxes are paid directly to the Provincial government in Victoria. Properties are owned outright. UEL residents have their own fire department, police detachment (RCMP) and garbage collection.

View properties here, looking across to Howe Sound, can run into the millions. Chancellor Blvd. in the UEL winds around the university to become Southwest Marine Dr. This traditionally prestigious location is home to some of the city's finest homes and estates, many with spectacular views across Georgia Strait. Other sections of West Point Grey offer choice, executive-level residential district with above-average homes and views.

Predominantly single family, it is increasingly under pressure for multiple dwelling development in some areas. Waterfront property here is the most sought-after in Vancouver and the most expensive. Two and three bedroom apartments in Hampton Place, a 17-storey glass and brick highrise in Balmoral just past Pacific Spirit Park and right next to UBC range from $239,900 to $999,000 plus maintenance fees.

Recreation

The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club is headquartered in Point Grey. Featuring Jericho Beach Park and many historical buildings.