4425 Hudson Street, Vancouver, BC
•ShaughnessyFor Sale
34 days
- $3,680,000
- 7 bed
- 4 bath
- 3493 sqft
- Built in 1964
MLS® R3137680
•Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
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1516 BALFOUR AVENUE
Address1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9
Beds5
Baths4
Sq Ft4,088
TypeSingle Family Residence
StructureResidential Detached
Year Built1921
Size4,088 sqft
Lot Size12,432 sq ft
Parking2 parking spots
Taxes$16,417 /yr (2025)
StatusFor Sale
MLS®#R3081481
Walk Score73
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Listed BySutton Group-West Coast Realty
Property Description1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver, BC
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.
This Single Family Residence home located at 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver is currently for sale and has been available on Strawhomes.com for 179 days. This property is listed at $3,680,000 with an estimated mortgage of $17,210* per month. It has 5 beds, 4 bathrooms, and is 4,088 square feet. The property was built in 1921. 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9 is in the Shaughnessy Houses neighbourhood Vancouver. Quilchena, South Cambie and Fairview VW are nearby neighborhoods.
Facts & FeaturesProperty facts for 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver
Property
- Area Minor
- Shaughnessy
- Postal Code
- V6J 2T9
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1,921
- Size (Interior)
- 4,088 sqft
- Building Area Total
- 4,088 sqft
- Area Major
- Vancouver West
- Property Type
- Residential
- Status
- Active
- Last Modified
- 2026-07-16
Inside
- 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
- Taxes
- $16,417
- Tax Year
- 2,025
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
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Frontage
- 103.6
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 103.6 x 120
- Lot Size Area
- 12,432
Listing Details
- MLS® Number
- R3081481
- 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 HistoryListing records and last sold date for 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver
| MLS® # | Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXXXXXXXXX | Xxx XX, XXXX | Listed | — |
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Tax history for 1516 Balfour Ave - BC Assessment
| Year | Land + Improvements | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,356,000 + $144,000 | $3,500,000 |
Location
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NeighbourhoodNearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver
| Area | Avg. Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| This Home | $3,680,000 | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Vancouver | $1,974,358 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Shaughnessy | $6,293,439 | Jul 7, 2026 |
Amenities
Grocery Stores
- Meinhardt Fine Foods0.80 km
- Loblaws1.20 km
- M&M Food Market1.30 km
Malls
- Arbutus Shopping Centre1.17 km
- City Square Shopping Centre1.97 km
- Oakridge Centre Administration2.58 km
Pharmacy
- The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy0.62 km
Liquor
- Libations Liquor Store1.06 km
Libraries
- Vancouver Public Library1.26 km
- UBC Biomedical Branch Library1.42 km
Entertainment & Sports
Movie Theaters
- Fifth Avenue Cinemas1.76 km
- The Park Theatre1.81 km
Restaurants
- Sushi Umi Vancouver0.68 km
- Best Neighbours Restaurant & Pizza House0.89 km
- Sabra Kosher Bakery & Restaurant Ltd0.89 km
Nightlife
- Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company1.09 km
- Earls Kitchen + Bar1.38 km
- Bar One1.41 km
Arenas
- Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club1.94 km
- Pacific Coliseum at the PNE2.36 km
Health and Fitness
Fitness
- The Arbutus Club0.95 km
- All City Athletics1.06 km
Golf
- The Arbutus Club0.95 km
- Quilchena Disc Golf Course1.11 km
- Quilchena Park1.13 km
Hospitals
- BC Children's Hospital - Ambulatory Care Building1.08 km
- BC Children's Hospital - Clinical Support Building1.13 km
Parks
Parks Nearby
- Angus Park0.40 km
- Shaughnessy Park0.56 km
- Granville Park0.75 km
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
- Canadian Memorial Community Centre0.82 km
- Douglas Park Community Centre1.23 km
Museum
- British Columbia Museum of Medicine1.36 km
- 15th Field Artillery Regiment Museum1.46 km
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
Downtown
- Downtown Vancouver3.75 km
Skytrain Station
- King Edward Station Skytrain1.64 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
Seabus
- Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound4.41 km
BC Ferries
- BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay16.68 km
West Coast Express
- Waterfront Station West Coast Express4.32 km
Elementary
- York House School0.32 km
- York House0.35 km
- Shaughnessy0.47 km
Secondary
- York House School0.32 km
- York House0.35 km
- Little Flower Academy0.41 km
About: 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver
If this detached house isn't quite what you're looking for, view the other 4,704 single family homes for sale in Vancouver
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.
1516 BALFOUR AVENUE is in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia and found in the community of Shaughnessy in Vancouver.
Nearby neighbourhoods include Fairview VW, South Cambie and Quilchena. Balfour has 2 homes currently on the market, while the district of Shaughnessy has 94 postings on the market. This represents approximately 2.0% of the total 4,704 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. In Shaughnessy, the average asking price for a detached house is $6,348,309, which translates to an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $29,689.* Notably, this is 3.2 times the average list price of $1,971,644 for a similar detached house in the city of Vancouver.
Shaughnessy listed detached houses average 4,957 sq ft, 5 beds, and 5 baths.
The majority of properties for sale in the community around 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE are detached houses, not townhouses.
The monthly payments provided are an approximation calculated for a mortgage loan with a down payment of 20% @ 5% interest rate over a 5-year mortgage term.
MLS®#: R3081481 · $3,680,000 · 5 bedroom detached house in Shaughnessy Vancouver.
FAQs About 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver
What is the square footage of this house?
1516 Balfour Avenue, MLS® R3081481 has a size of 4,088 sqft and a lot size of 12,432 sqft. This is below the average square footage for house in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood, which is 5,479 sqft.
What are nearby schools to 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver?
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 at 1516 Balfour Avenue, MLS® R3081481.
Does this house have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for the house at 1516 Balfour Avenue with 2 spots.
What are annual taxes for 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, BC?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $16,417 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is 1516 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, 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 1516 Balfour Avenue compare to other homes selling in Shaughnessy, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 47.1% below average house prices for Shaughnessy and has been on the market for 59 days longer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.