1263 Balfour Ave, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3028332

$19,880,000
Est. Mortgage $87,949/mo
6 Beds
9 Baths
10155 sqft
1958 $ /sqft
2023 built
$19,880,000
Est. $87,949/mo with 20% down
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver
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Property Details for 1263 Balfour Avenue

This architectural masterpiece by Loy Leyland blends timeless luxury with harmonious Feng Shui principles. Designed with a focus on space and flow, offers an unparalleled living experience. The thoughtful design ensures that every room feels spacious and airy, with generous proportions and an effortless flow between spaces. The main level features walnut-paneled office, state-of-the-art kitchen & 1 ensuite bdrm. Upstairs the master suite with its own Samsung laundry, custom dressing room, & mini-bar rm. 3 bdrms with bespoke cabinetry & share access to an outdoor balcony. The basement's a haven of relaxation, offering indoor pool, sauna/steam room, media room, & recreation area creating the perfect space for hosting. Full 2-5-10 new home warranty!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 3664
Basement Features Finished, Exterior Entry
Appliances Included Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven
Interior Features Wet Bar
Fireplace 2
Heating Type Radiant
Cooling Air Conditioning
Laundry In Unit
# of Kitchens 2
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features Balcony, Private Yard
Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

Price $19,880,000
Total Bedrooms 6
Total Bathrooms 9
Full Bathrooms 6
Half Bathrooms 3
Floor Area Total (sqft) 10155
Year Built 2023
Age Of Building 3
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Stories 2
Building Amenities Sauna/Steam Room
Ownership Type Freehold NonStrata
Community Features Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby Sauna/Steam Room
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Garage Triple, Front Access, Side Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces 5

Lot & Land

Lot Size 17933
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 105
MLS® # R3028332
Area Vancouver West
Neighbourhood Shaughnessy
City Vancouver
Postal Code V6H 1X6
Gross Taxes $55,081.5
Zoning FSD

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3028332 / Active 07-17-2025 $19,880,000
R2974277 / Terminated 03-05-2025 $25,990,000
R2946286 / Terminated 11-22-2024 $25,990,000
R2855145 / Terminated 03-01-2024 $25,880,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Foyer 8'5 x 8'5 ft
Main Level Living Room 19'7 x 19'7 ft
Main Level Dining Room 19'8 x 19'8 ft
Main Level Family Room 11'3 x 11'3 ft
Main Level Kitchen 21'5 x 21'5 ft
Main Level Wok Kitchen 13'2 x 13'2 ft
Main Level Pantry 10'11 x 10'11 ft
Main Level Office 16'9 x 16'9 ft
Main Level Bedroom 12'9 x 12'9 ft
Main Level Walk-In Closet 8'1 x 8'1 ft
Above Level Primary Bedroom 21'9 x 21'9 ft
Above Level Dressing Room 16'3 x 16'3 ft
Above Level Laundry 8'5 x 8'5 ft
Above Level Bedroom 18'10 x 18'10 ft
Above Level Bedroom 15'3 x 15'3 ft
Above Level Bedroom 14'3 x 14'3 ft
Basement Level Recreation Room 33'7 x 33'7 ft
Basement Level Wine Room 6'4 x 6'4 ft
Basement Level Media Room 22'6 x 22'6 ft
Basement Level Bedroom 13'10 x 13'10 ft
Basement Level Sauna 5'7 x 5'7 ft
Basement Level Steam Room 5'6 x 5'6 ft
Basement Level Other 18'11 x 18'11 ft
Basement Level Laundry 12'6 x 12'6 ft
Basement Level Utility 12'2 x 12'2 ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #2
Main Level Yes #3
Above Level Yes #5
Above Level Yes #3
Above Level Yes #3

Listed by: Dracco Pacific Realty & Dracco Pacific Realty & Sutton Group-West Coast Realty

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Elementary
Shaughnessy Elementary School
Above Average
0.84 km
8.1/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
Westside Montessori
0.57 km
Elementary, Secondary
York House School
Above Average
0.65 km
9.2/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Selkirk St
0.31 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ King Edward Stn
1.37 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate
Average
Violent Crime Rate
Below Average
Property Crime Rate
Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
51.6%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average
5.7%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
41.3%
Employment Rate
Average
59.5%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise
Unlikely
Railway/Sky train Noise
Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise
Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines
Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR)
Unlikely
Flood Area
Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries
Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

No data
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 1.37 km from station
Road / Highway noise
Unlikely
Airport noise (YVR)
Unlikely
Power lines proximity
Unlikely
ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)
No — not in ALR
How SHAUGHNESSY compares
This property
357 DOM
Listed
Shaughnessy avg
Vancouver avg

1263 Balfour Avenue has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6H 1X6

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6H 1X6, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4.2 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver currently sees ~1 days above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Schools NearBy

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance
Schools Near 1263 Balfour Avenue

Pre-computed routes from 1263 Balfour Ave, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via King Edward → Waterfront
    28 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via King Edward → Metrotown
    46 min
  • SFU Burnaby via King Edward → Production Way
    53 min
  • Richmond Centre via King Edward → Brighouse
    35 min
  • YVR Airport via King Edward → YVR-Airport
    36 min

By car (off-peak)

  • Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
    5 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
    12 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
    19 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    11 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    9 min

Calculate your commute

1263 Balfour Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.4 km from King Edward, with a 28 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Selkirk St (0.31 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (61/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 1263 Balfour Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 74

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 61

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
76

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 1263 Balfour Avenue

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 011-532-025).
Total Assessed Value (2026)
$10,976,000
-9.1% YoY
+8.2%/yr over 4 yr
2022 Value Trend 2026
Land
$6,013,000
Buildings
$4,963,000
Year Built
1912
Class
Comprehensive Development
Zoning
FSD
Property Tax
$67,328
Year Land Improvements Total Assessed YOY Change
2026 $6,013,000 $4,963,000 $10,976,000
-9.1%
2025 $6,552,400 $5,529,000 $12,081,400
+22.7%
2024 $6,568,000 $3,282,000 $9,850,000
+4.3%
2023 $6,733,000 $2,709,000 $9,442,000
+18.0%
2022 $6,459,000 $1,545,000 $8,004,000

Mortgage Calculator for 1263 Balfour Avenue

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Property Taxes $4,590
Maintenance fee 0
With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $80,518/month in total housing costs on this $19,880,000 property — $75,928 mortgage payment, $4,590 property tax.
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Based on $37,772/month estimated rent and $81,511/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$43,739/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 67%.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Shaughnessy, Vancouver

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Based on 3 comparable active Single Family Residences in Shaughnessy, the average asking price is $16,293,333. This listing is priced 22% above the neighbourhood average.

Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

Listing Agent & Brokerage

Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver

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Walkability & Transit Near 1263 Balfour Avenue

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 74

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 61

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
76

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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