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Living in Kensington-Cedar Cottage.
A large, family-friendly East Vancouver neighbourhood around Kingsway, Knight and Victoria, with Trout Lake, character streets and easy SkyTrain access at its northern edge.
About Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Kensington-Cedar Cottage covers a big stretch of East Vancouver, roughly from Broadway south to 41st Avenue, with Kingsway cutting through the middle. Trout Lake and John Hendry Park anchor the north end, with the Saturday farmers market in season, and Kensington Park and its community centre sit to the south.
Commercial–Broadway Station is just north, and buses run along Kingsway, Knight, Victoria and Fraser. Day-to-day shopping is spread along Kingsway, Victoria Drive, Fraser Street and the Cedar Cottage stretch of Commercial Street, with plenty of family-run restaurants.
Homes are mostly detached houses on standard city lots, from classic Vancouver Specials to character homes, many with suites, plus duplexes, townhomes and low-rise condos near Kingsway. Vancouver’s multiplex rules have opened up more options on many of these lots.
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Boundary shown is the official city boundary. MLS area names can differ slightly.
Quick facts
In and around Kensington-Cedar Cottage
- Transit
- Commercial–Broadway Station to the north; buses on Kingsway, Knight, Victoria and Fraser
- Parks
- Trout Lake (John Hendry Park), Kensington Park, Clark Park
- Shopping
- Kingsway, Victoria Drive, Fraser Street and Commercial Street
- Community
- Trout Lake and Kensington community centres
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Kensington-Cedar Cottage questions
Is Kensington-Cedar Cottage a good place to buy a family home?
Buyers like it for the detached homes with suites, Trout Lake and the parks, and the mix of schools and community centres. Lot size, suite potential and the condition of older homes vary street to street, so it pays to compare carefully. Call, text or email Darell for a read on current listings.
Can I build a multiplex on my Kensington-Cedar Cottage lot?
Many residential lots in Vancouver now allow multiplexes, but what you can build depends on lot size, frontage, lane access and other city rules. Check the specific address with the City of Vancouver, and talk to a designer or builder before you plan around it.
What is my Kensington-Cedar Cottage home worth right now?
It depends on recent nearby sales, your home’s condition, suites and lot, and what buyers can choose from today. Darell can go through your home and recent sales with you for a personal market evaluation.
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