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1516 BALFOUR AVENUE

Vancouver,Shaughnessy
Address1516 BALFOUR AVENUE, Vancouver BC V6J 2T9
List Price$3,680,000Est. $17,210/month
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®#R3152322
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Updated
Listed BySutton Group-West Coast Realty
MLS RECIPROCITY

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 5 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
2026-08-05

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
R3152322
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

Selling

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Tax history for 1516 Balfour Ave - BC Assessment

YearLand + ImprovementsAssessment
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

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$3,680,000Aug 1, 2026
Vancouver$1,983,675Sep 5, 2026
Shaughnessy$6,040,348Sep 5, 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 doesn't check all the boxes for your dream home, view the other 4,597 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 2 parking spaces, a garage, 1 fireplace. Annual property taxes were assessed at $16,417 in 2025.

The address of 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE is situated in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is located within the Shaughnessy neighborhood of the city.

Nearby neighbourhoods include Fairview VW, South Cambie and Quilchena. Balfour has 2 homes currently on the market, while the district of Shaughnessy has 99 postings on the market. This represents approximately 2.2% of the total 4,597 properties listed for sale in Vancouver. The average listed price of a detached house in Shaughnessy is $6,019,668, with an estimated mortgage of $28,152 per month.* That is 3.1 the average list price of $1,954,618 for a detached house in Vancouver.

Detached houses listed in Shaughnessy are an average of 4,747 sq ft, with 5 beds and 5 baths.

The community around 1516 BALFOUR AVENUE has more detached houses for sale than townhouses.

Monthly payments are an estimate based on a mortgage with 20% down @ 5% with a 5-yr mortgage rate

MLS®#: R3152322 · $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® R3152322 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 5,266 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® R3152322.
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 44.7% below average house prices for Shaughnessy and has been on the market for 90 days fewer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.