Queens Homes for Sale
Concrete condos, Shipyards-district townhomes, and a 12-minute SeaBus to downtown. Browse current MLS® listings, or read the Ambleside & Dundarave living guide for full area context.
Queens is one of the smaller eastern residential micro-pockets within the Ambleside & Dundarave area, sitting in V7T between Cedardale, Sentinel Hill, and the Capilano River at the eastern edge of West Vancouver. Predominantly established detached on quiet residential streets, with proximity to Marine Drive village 5 to 10 minutes west, Park Royal at the foot of the slope, and the Lions Gate Bridge approach immediately south. The smallest of the eastern residential micro-pockets within the area. SD45 serves the area; most addresses fall within West Vancouver Secondary catchment.
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Search by NeighbourhoodWest Vancouver's Six Regional Areas
TopQueens sits inside the Ambleside & Dundarave area. West Vancouver's 36 MLS sub-areas organise into six regional areas, each with a different character, price band, and housing mix. Click into any area to read the living guide, browse the area's listings, or pull up market data.
Ambleside & Dundarave
6 sub-areas anchoring WV's walkable urban core along Marine Drive. Ambleside Beach, Dundarave Pier, the seawall promenade, and the broadest housing mix in West Van. Ambleside, Dundarave, Sentinel Hill, Cedardale, Park Royal, Queens.
British Properties & Glenmore
5 sub-areas climbing the slope above Highway 1 with downtown and inlet views. Sentinel Secondary catchment. British Properties, Glenmore, Chelsea Park, Whitby Estates, Canterbury WV.
Caulfeild & Eagle Harbour
11 sub-areas at WV's coastal western end. Wooded streets, ocean access, Rockridge Secondary catchment. Caulfeild, Olde Caulfeild, Upper Caulfeild, Eagle Harbour, Whytecliff, Horseshoe Bay, Gleneagles, plus 4 more.
Cypress & Chartwell
4 sub-areas of mid-elevation view detached between British Properties and the waterfront. Sentinel Secondary catchment. Cypress Park Estates, Chartwell, Cypress, Deer Ridge WV.
Westmount, Altamont & Bayridge
5 sub-areas of established waterfront and near-waterfront detached west of Dundarave. West Vancouver Secondary catchment. Westmount, Altamont, Bayridge, Sandy Cove, West Bay.
Lions Bay & Sea-to-Sky
5 MLS sub-areas along the Sea-to-Sky north of Horseshoe Bay. Semi-rural character, Rockridge Secondary catchment for Lions Bay. Lions Bay, Howe Sound, Furry Creek, Porteau Cove, Passage Island.
Why QueensFour Reasons Buyers Land in Queens
TopFast Lions Gate Bridge Access
Queens' eastern position offers fast Lions Gate Bridge access: 18 to 25 minutes off-peak to downtown. Strong fit for downtown commuters wanting West Van detached. More
Quiet Residential Micro-Pocket
Queens is one of the smallest residential pockets in West Vancouver, sitting between Cedardale, Sentinel Hill, and the Capilano River. Established streets, smaller-scale character, minimal through-traffic. More
West Vancouver Secondary
Most Queens addresses fall within the WVSS catchment, home of the IB Diploma Programme. Elementary options include Westcot or Ridgeview. SD45 is consistently one of the strongest public school districts in BC. More
Capilano River Boundary
Queens sits along the western side of the Capilano River, with Capilano River Regional Park accessible nearby for forest trails and salmon viewing. The river forms the eastern boundary of West Vancouver. More
Current MarketQueens Market Context, April 2026
TopQueens sits within the West Vancouver market, currently a buyer's market by historical convention (8.0% sales-to-active ratio). The numbers below reflect West Vancouver April 2026 reporting with Queens-specific notes by housing type. For full segment analysis, see the Queens market page or the latest North Shore market update.
West Vancouver by the Numbers, with Queens Notes
Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), April 2026. Average sale price across all WV property types; Queens-specific notes by housing tier.
The Honest Trade-OffsWhen Queens May Not Be the Right Fit
TopQueens is the smallest eastern residential micro-pocket in West Vancouver, genuinely well-suited to buyers wanting quiet established detached with fast Lions Gate access. The footprint is small; inventory is limited. Below are the patterns where buyers typically belong elsewhere.
Consider a Different Sub-Area If:
- You want walkable village amenities: Queens is residential, not commercial. Marine Drive village is 5 to 10 minutes west. For daily walkable amenities, Ambleside or Dundarave are better fits.
- You want condo or townhome inventory: Queens is detached-heavy with minimal multi-family. For broad condo and townhome selection, look at Ambleside, Dundarave, or NV's Lower Lonsdale across the inlet.
- You want elevated view detached: Queens sits at lower elevation than Sentinel Hill. For downtown and inlet views from elevated addresses, look at Sentinel Hill immediately west.
- You want British Properties prestige tier: Queens is the established residential tier, not the elevated prestige tier. For luxury detached, look at British Properties & Glenmore or Cypress & Chartwell.
- You want broader inventory selection: Queens' very small footprint means active inventory is consistently tight. For broader detached selection in the same general price range and catchment, look at Ambleside, Dundarave, or larger sibling pockets.
Comparing Your OptionsQueens vs. Other West Vancouver Lifestyles
TopMost buyers comparing Queens are shortlisting it against one or two other West Van or cross-region options. Here is how Queens typically stacks up.
vs. Cedardale
Sibling small eastern residential micro-pocket. Both offer similar established detached character at comparable pricing; Queens is the smallest of the eastern micro-pockets while Cedardale has slightly broader inventory and Marine Drive proximity.
vs. Sentinel Hill
Adjacent eastern residential pocket immediately above on the elevated bluff. Sentinel Hill for view-corridor addresses and elevated position; Queens for the smaller-scale residential character at the foot of the slope.
vs. Ambleside
Walkable urban village core with mixed inventory. Ambleside for daily village walkability and broad housing mix; Queens for quietest eastern micro-pocket character with fast Lions Gate access.
vs. NV Hamilton
Cross-region comparison: Hamilton is the equivalent eastern detached pocket in NV's Lonsdale Corridor area near the bridge approach. Hamilton for fast-bridge-access detached at lower NV entry pricing; Queens for the West Van detached premium and SD45 catchment.
Common QuestionsBuying in Queens: What to Know
TopSix common questions at the start of a Queens home search. For broader West Van context, see the West Vancouver guide FAQ. For first-time buyers, the first-time buyer guide covers the full process.
How much does a home cost in Queens, West Vancouver?
Queens pricing reflects its position as a small eastern residential pocket. Detached homes typically run $2 million to $4 million on smaller-scale lots, with renovation status and lot size driving most of the variance. Condo and townhome inventory in Queens is minimal; buyers seeking those types should look at Ambleside or Dundarave. The West Vancouver average sale price across all property types was approximately $2.73 million in April 2026.
Where exactly is Queens?
Queens is one of the smaller eastern residential micro-pockets within the Ambleside & Dundarave area, sitting in V7T between Cedardale, Sentinel Hill, and the Capilano River at the eastern edge of West Vancouver. The position offers proximity to Marine Drive village 5 to 10 minutes west, Park Royal at the foot of the slope, and the Lions Gate Bridge approach immediately south.
What schools serve Queens?
Most Queens addresses fall within West Vancouver Secondary (WVSS) catchment for grades 8 to 12, with elementary at Westcot or Ridgeview depending on specific address. The position sits close to the Sentinel Secondary catchment boundary, so some eastern addresses may fall to Sentinel; verify per address. WVSS runs the IB Diploma Programme. School District 45 (SD45) serves the area, distinct from North Vancouver's SD44. Catchments are address-specific; verify the current catchment for any specific property directly with SD45 before relying on it for an offer.
What is the commute from Queens to downtown Vancouver?
Queens' eastern position offers fast Lions Gate Bridge access. Off-peak, the drive through Stanley Park into downtown is 18 to 25 minutes. Peak windows can extend this to 35 to 60 minutes given Causeway queues. The nearest SeaBus terminal is Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, 10 to 15 minutes east by car. TransLink's R2 RapidBus is accessible on Marine Drive.
How is Queens different from Cedardale or Sentinel Hill?
All three are small eastern residential micro-pockets within the Ambleside & Dundarave area sharing similar character: established detached on quiet residential streets, fast Lions Gate access, WVSS catchment for most addresses. The differences are subtle: Sentinel Hill sits on the elevated bluff above Park Royal with view-corridor addresses; Cedardale sits at the foot of the slope nearer Marine Drive; Queens is a tiny micro-pocket between them, closer to the Capilano River. Pricing across all three is comparable for similar housing types. Most buyers shopping the eastern Ambleside & Dundarave residential pockets cross-shop these three.
What kind of homes are typical in Queens?
Queens is predominantly detached single-family on smaller-scale residential lots. Architectural mix ranges from 1950s and 1960s originals to 1990s and 2000s rebuilds, with a smaller number of newer custom builds. Renovation status varies significantly; same vintage, same street, can mean substantially different value depending on systems, roof, and seismic work. Condo and townhome inventory is minimal in Queens itself; broader multi-family options sit in Ambleside or Dundarave village cores.
Your North Shore REALTOR®About Paul Fraser
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Paul Fraser, REALTOR® PREC*
Personal Real Estate Corporation · Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
Paul Fraser is a West Vancouver-based REALTOR® who brings an energetic, grounded, and refreshingly human approach to the real estate process. A long-time North Shore resident, Paul, his wife Keri, and their bulldogs Charlie and Tina have happily settled into the neighbourhood after living across several Vancouver communities, which gives him firsthand perspective on what makes each pocket of the North Shore tick.
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This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Real estate services in British Columbia are regulated under the Real Estate Services Act and the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA). Property information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed; verify all details with the relevant municipal authority, BC Assessment, the Land Title and Survey Authority, and the School District before relying on for an offer. Equal access to housing in British Columbia is protected under the BC Human Rights Code. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® data referenced reflects April 2026 reporting; market conditions change month to month. MLS® listings refreshed in real time via the IDX grid; data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. *Personal Real Estate Corporation. Data last verified: May 2026.