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1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver

Vancouver,Shaughnessy
List Price$3,680,000Est. $17,122/month
Beds5
Baths4
Sq Ft4,088

About 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver

Dwelling Type:Single Family Residence
Structure:Residential Detached
Year Built:1921
Floor Area (sq. ft.):4,088
Lot Size (sq. ft.):12,432
Parking:2 parking spots
Property Taxes:$16,417 /yr (2025)
Status:For Sale
MLS® #:R3152322
Added: (3 months ago)
Updated:
Provided by:Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
Area:Vancouver West
Sub Area:Shaughnessy
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Single Family Residence for sale at 1516 Balfour Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 2T9, Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland. 4,088 sqft • Shaughnessy • List Price $3,680,000. First Shaughnessy Hidden Gem. An elegant 4088 sf RENOVATED English Tudor on a massive 103.6x120=12432sf level property. This resident was totally renovated in 2015 with mechanicals, new kitchen, baths, draintiles, garage and a finished basement. Large principle rooms on the main, 4 bdrms and 2 baths upstairs and one more bedroom and a rec room in the basement. Central First Shaughnessy location, close to top schools: York House, LFA, Shaughnessy Elem. Short drive to St. George's, Crofton & UBC, DT & YVR. Oil tank was removed in 2015. Lovingly cared for and meticulously maintained, this family home is move-in ready. Showings by appointment only.

1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 2T9 (MLS® R3152322) is a 5 bed, 4 bath Single Family Residence for sale, listed at $3,680,000 and added to Strawhomes.com on August 1, 2026. The detached house is 4,088 square feet and was built in 1921. At $3,680,000, the estimated mortgage is $17,122 per month with 20% down, a 5% interest rate and a 25-year amortization. The detached house is in the Shaughnessy Houses neighbourhood of Vancouver, with more listings under Vancouver Single Family Residences for sale. The neighbourhoods whose centres are closest to the detached house are Quilchena, South Cambie and Fairview VW.

Details

Property

Area Minor
Shaughnessy
Postal Code
V6J 2T9
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1921
Size (Interior)
4,088 sqft
Building Area Total
4,088 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-08-05
Province
British Columbia
Date first appeared on site
2026-08-01
Features
4 baths, 5 beds, Single Family Residence

Inside

Full Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Fireplace
1
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Bedrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
2
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning

Building

Roof
Wood
Floor Area Below Grade
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot Water, Radiant
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Residential Detached
Levels
Two
Construction
Frame Wood, Stucco

Parking

Parking Space (A)
2
Parking Features
Garage Double, Lane Access, Side Access
Garage
Yes

Fees

Gross Taxes
$16,417
Tax Year
2025

Utilities

Utilities
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public

Land

Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Lot Size (sq ft)
12,432
Lot Size (acres)
0.29
Lot Size (Hectares)
0.1155
Lot Size (Sq.Mtrs.)
1,155
Fencing
Fenced
Frontage - Feet
103.6
Lot Size Dimensions
103.6 x 120
Lot Size Area
12,432

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3152322
Ownership
Freehold NonStrata
Age
105 years
Main Floor Finished Area
1,523 sqft
Listing Source
GVR – FVREB – CADREB – BCNREB – Resi

Additional Property Details

Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Basement Finished Area
Main Floor Finished Area
Main Level Bathrooms
Age of Building
Legal Description
Distance to Transit
Fireplace Features
Patio & Porch
Fencing
Covered Parking Places

Rooms

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Sold History Listing records and last sold date for 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver

Selling

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Recently Sold Homes Near MLS® R3152322 - Sold Data

Here are some recent Vancouver houses for sale that sold in Shaughnessy, including the days on market. The view sold data is from MLS® listing data using nearby neighbourhoods.

  • 1510 W 33rd Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
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    Lot size
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    Days on market
    15

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    Date sold
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    Lot size
    6,000 sqft
    Days on market
    97

  • 2328 McBain Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Lot size
    6,690 sqft
    Days on market
    136
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Tax history - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
2026$3,356,000 + $144,000$3,500,000

Location

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Neighbourhood

Nearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$3,680,000Aug 1, 2026
Vancouver$1,920,026Nov 6, 2026
Shaughnessy$5,249,940Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Meinhardt Fine Foods0.80 km · 3002 Granville Street
  • Loblaws1.20 km · 3185 Arbutus Street
  • M&M Food Market1.30 km · 4639 Arbutus Street

Malls

  • Arbutus Shopping Centre1.17 km · 4255 Arbutus Street
  • City Square Shopping Centre1.97 km · 555 West 12th Avenue
  • Oakridge Centre Administration2.58 km · 650 West 41st Avenue

Pharmacy

  • The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy0.62 km · 3195 Granville Street
  • Pure Pharmacy On Oak0.89 km · 3750 Oak Street
  • Pure Integrative Pharmacy Oak Street0.90 km · 3750 Oak Street

Liquor

  • Libations Liquor Store1.06 km · 962 West King Edward Avenue
  • BC Liquor Stores1.17 km · 4255 Arbutus Street
  • JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits1.18 km · 2658 Granville Street

Libraries

  • Vancouver Public Library1.26 km · 1455 West 10th Avenue
  • UBC Biomedical Branch Library1.42 km · 2775 Laurel Street
  • Little Free Library | Granville Island2.09 km

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Fifth Avenue Cinemas1.76 km · 2110 Burrard St
  • The Park Theatre1.81 km · 3440 Cambie Street
  • Vancity Theatre3.02 km · 1181 Seymour Street

Restaurants

  • Sushi Umi Vancouver0.68 km · 3121 Granville St
  • Best Neighbours Restaurant & Pizza House0.89 km · 3838 Oak Street
  • Sabra Kosher Bakery & Restaurant Ltd0.89 km · 3844 Oak Street

Nightlife

  • Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company1.09 km · 2750 Granville St
  • Earls Kitchen + Bar1.38 km · 1601 W Broadway
  • Bar One1.41 km · 1759 W Broadway

Arenas

  • Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club2.58 km · 4601 Ontario St
  • BC Place Stadium3.33 km · 777 Pacific Blvd
  • Rogers Arena3.89 km · 800 Griffiths Way

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • The Arbutus Club0.95 km · 2001 Nanton Ave
  • All City Athletics1.06 km · 1959 W 15th Ave
  • Koofit Sports Performance1.35 km · 1316 W Broadway

Yoga

  • YYoga1.36 km
  • YYOGA South Granville1.37 km · 1627 West Broadway
  • YYOGA West Sixth1.64 km · 1569 West 6th Avenue

Golf

  • The Arbutus Club0.95 km · 2001 Nanton Ave
  • Quilchena Disc Golf Course1.11 km · 4590 Magnolia St
  • Quilchena Park1.13 km

Hospitals

  • BC Children's Hospital - Ambulatory Care Building1.08 km · 4480 Oak Street
  • BC Children's Hospital - Clinical Support Building1.13 km · 948 28th Avenue W
  • BC Children's Hospital1.27 km · 4480 Oak Street

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Angus Park0.40 km · 3600 Angus Drive
  • Shaughnessy Park0.56 km · 1300 The Crescent
  • Granville Park0.75 km · 3001 Fir Street

Trails Nearby

  • Admiralty trail head3.60 km
  • Sasamat Trail4.29 km
  • St George's Trail4.49 km

Public Recreation Center

  • Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club0.71 km · 1630 W 15th Ave
  • Canadian Memorial Community Centre0.82 km · 1811 W 16th Ave
  • Douglas Park Community Centre1.23 km · 801 W 22nd Ave

Museum

  • British Columbia Museum of Medicine1.36 km · 1807 W 10th Ave
  • 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum1.46 km · 2025 W 11th Ave
  • Vancouver Museum2.76 km · 1100 Chestnut St

University & College

  • VanWest College1.86 km
  • Emily Carr University of Art + Design3.46 km
  • Langara College3.57 km

Preschools

  • Granville House Montessori Preschool0.55 km · 4355 Granville St
  • Westside Montessori School (2011) Ltd.0.90 km · 4157 Oak St
  • L'ecole Bilingue Kindercare And Les Grands Enfants1.00 km

Daycares

  • Marguerite Out Of School Care0.47 km · 4250 Marguerite St
  • West Point Grey Under Three Day Care0.68 km · 1708 West 16th Ave
  • Carr Group Childcare (School Age Care)0.99 km · 4070 Oak St

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver3.75 km
  • Downtown Richmond9.47 km
  • Downtown Burnaby13.66 km

Skytrain Station

  • King Edward Station Skytrain1.64 km
  • Broadway–City Hall Station Skytrain2.18 km
  • Olympic Village Station Skytrain2.55 km

Bus Stations

  • Southbound Granville St @ Laurier Ave0.19 km
  • Northbound Granville St @ Matthews Ave0.23 km
  • Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Ontario St0.27 km
  • Southbound Main St @ National Ave0.31 km
  • Southbound Main St @ Powell St0.32 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)6.83 km
  • Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)21.86 km
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)61.34 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound4.41 km
  • Lonsdale Quay Seabus Southbound7.54 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay16.68 km
  • BC Ferries Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal27.03 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express4.32 km · 601 W Cordova St
  • Moody Centre Station West Coast Express21.49 km
  • Coquitlam Central Station West Coast Express24.70 km · 2900 Barnet Hwy

Public

  • Shaughnessy0.47 km · 4250 Marguerite St
  • L'Ecole Bilingue1.00 km · 1166 W 14th Ave
  • Lord Tennyson1.38 km · 1936 10th Ave W
  • Prince Of Wales1.47 km
  • Eric Hamber1.69 km
  • Point Grey1.87 km

Private

  • York House School0.32 km · 4176 Alexandra St
  • Little Flower Academy0.41 km · 4195 Alexandra St
  • Little Flower0.41 km

About: 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver

If this detached house doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 1,377 Vancouver Single Family Residences for sale.

This freehold detached house was built in 1921 and is currently listed at $900 per square foot. The property sits on a 12,432 sq ft lot with 103.6 feet of frontage. The property offers 2 parking spaces, a garage, 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $16,417 in 2025.

The address of 1516 Balfour Avenue is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is located within the Shaughnessy neighborhood of the city.

Nearby neighbourhoods include Fairview VW, South Cambie and Quilchena. Balfour has 2 homes currently on the market, while the district of Shaughnessy has 115 postings on the market. This represents approximately 2.4% of the total 4,706 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. The average listed price of a detached house in Shaughnessy is $6,467,672, with an estimated mortgage of $30,247 per month.* That is 2.1 times the average list price of $3,103,108 for a detached house in Vancouver.

Detached houses listed in Shaughnessy are an average of 5,264 sq ft, with 6 beds and 6 baths.

The community around 1516 Balfour Avenue has more detached houses for sale than townhouses.

Monthly payments are an estimate based on a mortgage with 20% down @ 5% with a 5-yr mortgage rate

MLS®#: R3152322 · $3,680,000 · 5 bedroom detached house in Shaughnessy Vancouver.

FAQs About 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, MLS® R3152322?
This house, MLS® R3152322, has a size of 4,088 sqft and a lot size of 12,432 sqft. This is below the average square footage for a house in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood, which is 5,294 sqft.
What are nearby schools to this house?
Nearby secondary schools include York House, Little Flower and Century High School. Nearby elementary schools include York House, Shaughnessy and L'Ecole Bilingue.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in this house, MLS® R3152322.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for this house with 2 spots.
What are annual taxes for this house?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $16,417 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is this house walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 73, this home is considered very walkable with many errands that can be accomplished by foot and close transit options.
How does this house compare to other homes selling in Shaughnessy, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 43.0% below average house prices for Shaughnessy.

Single Family Residence for sale in Vancouver West, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3152322

This Single Family Residence is a detached property that is currently for sale and was listed on August 1, 2026, or listed 3 months ago on our web site. This detached house is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of Shaughnessy. It was built in the year of 1921, or 105 years old. The full mailing address is 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 2T9. It has 5 beds & 4 baths. The list price of this detached house is $3,680,000 and the living area is 4,088 sq ft, or $900 per square foot. The lot is 12,432 sq ft.

1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver

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The postal code V6J 2T9 has a few open houses in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. This Shaughnessy detached house for sale is one of Lower Mainlands best priced properties in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood.

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Price History

You can see Price History, house prices, Walk Score, and property disclosure above. The data relating to real estate on this website (MLS® R3152322) comes in part from the Vancouver MLS® Reciprocity program of either Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB).