A one-of-a-kind, award-winning residence in prestigious Southlands. Set on an expansive 16,103 SF lot, this exceptional custom home offers over 8,000 SF across 3 levels, connected by elevator. Soaring 12’ ceilings on the main and 10’ ceilings throughout create impressive scale, complemented by a striking barn wood feature wall and multiple outdoor living spaces. Resort-style amenities include an indoor pool and sauna, while attached and detached garages provide exceptional flexibility. Designed by John Henshaw Architect Inc. and recipient of Georgie and Ovation Gold Awards. Minutes to golf, parks and top Westside schools. Showing Sept 12th - book with your realtor!
Open houses
12 Sep, 2026 (02:00 PM to 04:00 PM)
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 3094 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Finished |
| Interior Features | Elevator |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Heating Type | Electric, Radiant |
| # of Kitchens | 1 |
| Flooring | Mixed, Other, Tile, Carpet |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Exterior Features | Garden, Private Yard |
|---|---|
| View Description | Golf course |
| Roof | Other |
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $6,400,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Total Bathrooms | 8 |
| Full Bathrooms | 7 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 8138 |
| Year Built | 2011 |
| Age Of Building | 15 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Building Amenities | Sauna/Steam Room |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Adult Oriented |
| Amenities Nearby | Sauna/Steam Room |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Septic Tank, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Detached, Garage Single, Open, Side Access, Driveway |
| Total Parking Spaces | 3 |
| Rental Suites | None |
| Lot Size | 16103 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 115 |
| MLS® # | R3158413 |
| Area | Vancouver West |
| Neighbourhood | S.W. Marine |
| City | Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V6P 5W9 |
| Gross Taxes | $37,131 |
| Zoning | R1-1 |
| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Living Room | 19'5 x 19'5 ft |
| Main Level | Dining Room | 18'3 x 18'3 ft |
| Main Level | Eating Area | 11'4 x 11'4 ft |
| Main Level | Kitchen | 18'0 x 18'0 ft |
| Main Level | Patio | 34'2 x 34'2 ft |
| Main Level | Bedroom | 21'10 x 21'10 ft |
| Above Level | Primary Bedroom | 21'10 x 21'10 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 14'3 x 14'3 ft |
| Above Level | Office | 14'8 x 14'8 ft |
| Above Level | Bedroom | 13'11 x 13'11 ft |
| Floor | Ensuite | Pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | No | #2 |
| Main Level | Yes | #4 |
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Public Schools
Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.
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6889 S Balsam Street has a sell-speed score of 66/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell within weeks" band. The listing is priced 50.2% below comparable active properties in S.W. Marine, 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 likely to sell within a few weeks.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6P 5W9, 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 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~4.1 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.
19 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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Dr. R. E. McKechnie Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Distance865 m
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Magee Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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Distance1.01 KM
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Maple Grove Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment InfoIn Catchment
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Distance1.13 KM
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Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.18 KM
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Crofton House |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.70 KM
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Kerrisdale Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.70 KM
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Point Grey Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.71 KM
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Point Grey Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.73 KM
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Quilchena Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance1.80 KM
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Vancouver Montessori School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.09 KM
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Sir William Osler Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.29 KM
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David Lloyd George Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.32 KM
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Vancouver College |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.37 KM
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Prince of Wales Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.52 KM
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Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.65 KM
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Sir Wilfrid Laurier Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.66 KM
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St. Anthony of Padua |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.74 KM
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Trafalgar Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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Distance2.98 KM
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Dr Annie B Jamieson Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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Distance3.00 KM
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Calculate your commute
6889 S Balsam St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 3.1 km from Templeton, with a 63 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Eastbound W 49 Ave @ Balsam St (0.48 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Some Transit (46/100).
| Year | Land | Improvements | Total Assessed | YOY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,160,000 | $3,377,000 | $6,537,000 |
-9.7%
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| 2025 | $3,569,000 | $3,671,000 | $7,240,000 |
-0.6%
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| 2024 | $3,471,000 | $3,814,000 | $7,285,000 |
-2.3%
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| 2023 | $3,516,000 | $3,939,000 | $7,455,000 |
+4.6%
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| 2022 | $3,435,000 | $3,690,000 | $7,125,000 | — |
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