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.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 911 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full |
| Appliances Included | Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Hot Water, Radiant |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Roof | Wood |
|---|---|
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $3,680,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Bathrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 2 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 4088 |
| Year Built | 1921 |
| Age Of Building | 105 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Garage Double, Lane Access, Side Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Lot Size | 12432 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 103.6 |
| MLS® # | R3081481 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Shaughnessy |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6J 2T9 |
| Gross Taxes | $16,417 |
| Zoning | FSD |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 17'11 x 17'11 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 14'4 x 14'4 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 11'1 x 11'1 ft |
| Main Level | Solarium | 17' x 17' ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 18'3 x 18'3 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 11' x 11' ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 15'1 x 15'1 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 10'10 x 10'10 ft |
| Basement Level | Recreation Room | 16'1 x 16'1 ft |
| Basement Level | Den | 9'9 x 9'9 ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 14'2 x 14'2 ft |
| Basement Level | Laundry | 15'11 x 15'11 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #2 |
| Above Level | Yes | #4 |
| Above Level | No | #4 |
| Basement | No | #2 |
Listed by: Sutton Group-West Coast 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.
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1516 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 priced in line with comparable active properties in Shaughnessy. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6J 2T9, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~4.6 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
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.
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.
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.
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1516 Balfour Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 1.8 km from King Edward, with a 33 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave (0.08 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (54/100).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,356,000 | $144,000 | $3,500,000 |
-9.8%
|
| 2025 | $3,726,000 | $155,000 | $3,881,000 |
+2.0%
|
| 2024 | $3,635,000 | $170,000 | $3,805,000 |
+2.9%
|
| 2023 | $3,518,000 | $178,000 | $3,696,000 |
+9.4%
|
| 2022 | $3,192,000 | $185,000 | $3,377,000 | — |
Based on 7 comparable active Single Family Residences in Shaughnessy, the average asking price is $5,058,333. This listing is priced 27.2% below the neighbourhood average.
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