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 ensuited 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!
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 3664 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Full, 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 | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $16,800,000 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Size | 17933 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 105 |
| MLS® # | R3160905 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | Shaughnessy |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6H 1X6 |
| Gross Taxes | $67,327.6 |
| Zoning | FSD |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Foyer | 15' x 15' ft |
| Main Level | Living Room | 20'8 x 20'8 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 18'8 x 18'8 ft |
| Main Level | Family Room | 16'8 x 16'8 ft |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 10' x 10' ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 21' x 21' ft |
| Main Level | Wok Kitchen | 9'8 x 9'8 ft |
| Main Level | Office | 13' x 13' ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 14' x 14' ft |
| Main Level | Mud Room | 6' x 6' ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 20'10 x 20'10 ft |
| Above Level | Bar Room | 8'4 x 8'4 ft |
| Above Level | Dressing Room | 12' x 12' ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 15'4 x 15'4 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 15'4 x 15'4 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 15'4 x 15'4 ft |
| Basement Level | Recreation Room | 36' x 36' ft |
| Basement Level | Wine Room | 10'8 x 10'8 ft |
| Basement Level | Media Room | 13' x 13' ft |
| Basement Level | Bedroom | 9' x 9' ft |
| Basement Level | Sauna | 5'7 x 5'7 ft |
| Basement Level | Steam Room | 5'6 x 5'6 ft |
| Basement Level | Other | 36' x 36' ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #2 |
| Main Level | No | #3 |
| Above Level | No | #5 |
| Above Level | No | #3 |
| Above Level | No | #3 |
Listed by: Luxmore 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.
Public Schools
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
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1263 Balfour Avenue has a sell-speed score of 43/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 1.9% below comparable active properties in Shaughnessy, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.2% and an area average of 67 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 542 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
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).
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 (~4.2 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
Vancouver currently sees ~1 day 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.
50 Schools are within 3km
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Emily Carr Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance525 m
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Westside Montessori |
Independent |
Grades ServedK
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Distance569 m
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York House School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Distance647 m
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Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance693 m
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Little Flower Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Distance758 m
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Shaughnessy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance844 m
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Edith Cavell Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.20 KM
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Blessed Sacrament School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.22 KM
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St. Lawrence School |
Independent |
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Distance1.25 KM
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Queen Alexandra Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.27 KM
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VISST |
Independent |
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Distance1.30 KM
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Canada Royal Arts High School |
Independent |
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Distance1.51 KM
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Century High School |
Independent |
Grades Served10-12
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Distance1.52 KM
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Lord Tennyson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.61 KM
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False Creek Elementary |
Public |
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Distance1.74 KM
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False Creek Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.75 KM
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Vancouver College |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Distance1.80 KM
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Prince of Wales Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Distance1.90 KM
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Secondaire Jules-Verne |
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Distance1.91 KM
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Simon Fraser Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance1.93 KM
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Rose-des-vents |
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Distance1.95 KM
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Eaton Arrowsmith School (Vancouver) Ltd |
Independent |
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Distance2.00 KM
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St. John's School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Distance2.02 KM
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St. Augustine's |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.06 KM
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Quilchena Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.06 KM
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Fraser Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served2-12
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Distance2.08 KM
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General Wolfe Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.09 KM
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Point Grey Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Distance2.16 KM
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Point Grey Secondary |
Public |
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Distance2.19 KM
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King David High School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Distance2.20 KM
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Trafalgar Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.26 KM
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Sir William Osler Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.31 KM
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Elsie Roy Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.36 KM
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St.Patrick's Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.39 KM
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Henry Hudson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.46 KM
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St Patrick's |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.47 KM
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St.Patrick Regional Secondary School |
Independent |
Grades Served8-12
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Distance2.48 KM
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Kitsilano Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.50 KM
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David Livingstone Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.58 KM
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Kerrisdale Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-2
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Distance2.59 KM
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Vancouver Technical Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Distance2.62 KM
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General Brock Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.68 KM
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SelfDesign Learning Community (DL) |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.74 KM
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Maple Grove Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.75 KM
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Dr. Annie B. Jamieson Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.87 KM
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Claren Academy |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.87 KM
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Magee Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.87 KM
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Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Distance2.90 KM
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Carnarvon Community Elementary |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.95 KM
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Florence Nightingale Elementary School |
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Grades ServedK-7
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Distance2.98 KM
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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).
| 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%
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| 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 | — |
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