1516 BALFOUR AVENUE
- Address
- 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9
- 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
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
Sold History
Listing records and last sold date for 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9, Vancouver
| MLS® # | Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXXXXXXXXX | Xxx XX, XXXX | Listed | — |
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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.






