Upper Delbrook Homes for Sale

As of April 2026, the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® detached benchmark for North Vancouver is $2.03 million. Upper Delbrook sits in the premium tier of the NV detached market driven by larger lots, mountain views, and the Argyle Secondary catchment. Most typical detached homes fall in a range of roughly $2.8 to $4.5 million depending on lot size, view orientation, and renovation status. Renovated view homes or newer custom builds can exceed $5 million. Upper Delbrook is detached only; no condo or townhome inventory.

Upper Delbrook sits higher up the slope than Delbrook, with larger lots (typically 10,000 to 15,000+ sq ft versus Delbrook's 6,000 to 9,000), meaningful mountain and partial city views from elevation, and more privacy. Both share the Braemar Elementary and Argyle Secondary catchment. Pricing in Upper Delbrook typically runs 20 to 40% higher than comparable Delbrook detached given the lot premium and view orientation. The two sub-areas are often cross-shopped by families wanting Argyle catchment with views.

Upper Delbrook falls within School District 44 (SD44) and is anchored by Braemar Elementary and Argyle Secondary, the same catchment as Delbrook below. Argyle Secondary is a strong public secondary serving central DNV. The school catchment is the main distinction from the Highlands/Handsworth premium pockets (Edgemont/Forest Hills/Canyon Heights) on the west side. Catchments are assigned by address and can shift over time, so confirm the current catchment for any specific property directly with SD44.

Upper Delbrook commuters typically use the Lions Gate Bridge via Marine Drive or the Trans-Canada Hwy. Off-peak, the drive is 25 to 35 minutes. Peak-hour traffic adds 15 to 30 minutes each way and can be longer in poor weather. Some Upper Delbrook residents use the Second Narrows (Iron Workers Memorial) Bridge via Hwy 1 for east-side downtown destinations. The elevation adds 3 to 5 minutes versus mid-slope Delbrook. Lower Lonsdale and the SeaBus are 12 to 18 minutes east. No rapid-transit alternative. See the North Shore commute guide.

Upper Delbrook is predominantly detached single-family on larger upper-slope lots. Housing stock spans 1960s-1970s post-war originals, 1980s-90s rebuilds, and a meaningful share of newer custom infill given the lot sizes and view orientation. Many properties have mountain views, some with partial city or water views. Lot sizes typically run 10,000 to 15,000+ square feet, with some larger view properties. The area sees regular teardown-and-rebuild activity as land value supports custom construction. No multi-family inventory.

It depends on what you value. The Upper Delbrook premium (20 to 40% over comparable Delbrook detached) pays for: substantially larger lots, mountain and partial city views from elevation, more privacy, and a quieter upper-slope feel. The same Argyle Secondary catchment serves both. For buyers who specifically want views and larger lots within the Argyle catchment, Upper Delbrook is the premium expression. For buyers prioritizing the catchment without the view/lot premium, Delbrook delivers similar character at more accessible pricing. Many buyers cross-shop both before committing.