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1516 BALFOUR AVENUE

Address
1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9
List Price
$3,680,000
Est. $17,210/month
Beds
5
Baths
4
Sq Ft
4,088
Type
Single Family Residence
Structure
Residential Detached
Year Built
1921
Size
4,088 sqft
Lot Size
12,432 sq ft
Parking
Taxes
$16,417 /yr (2025)
Status
For Sale
MLS®#
R3081481
Walk Score
73
Added
Updated
Listed By
Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
MLS RECIPROCITY

Property Description

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 122 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 & Features

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
2026-05-21

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 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 History

Listing records and last sold date for 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9, Vancouver

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If this detached house doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 4,683 detached houses 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 a garage, 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $16,417 in 2025.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9 resides in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Other communities nearby are Fairview VW, South Cambie and Quilchena. Balfour has 2 homes currently on the market, while the district of Shaughnessy has 83 postings on the market. This represents approximately 1.8% of the total 4,683 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. In Shaughnessy, the average asking price for a detached house is $6,397,077, which translates to an estimated monthly mortgage payment of $29,917.* Notably, this is 3.3 times the average list price of $1,968,197 for a similar detached house in the city of Vancouver.

Shaughnessy listed detached houses average 5,041 sq ft, 5 beds, and 5 baths.

In the area surrounding 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9, detached houses outnumber townhouses on the market.

The monthly payment amount is an approximation calculated loan requiring a 20% down payment at a 5% rate for 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 5,672 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.
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 48.7% below average house prices for Shaughnessy and has been on the market for 20 days longer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.