1238 Balfour Avenue, Shaughnessy, Vancouver

Terminated Listed 5 years ago $/sqft.: $1,746
Key facts
Beds
5
Baths
8
Living area
7,377 sqft
Lot size
13,211 sqft
Year built
1912
Property tax
$40,893/yr
MLS®
R2550620

Description

This Historic 1912 period residence has recently undergone an extensive re-build and is situated on one of the most prized tree lines streets in Vancouver’s most coveted First Shaughnessy neighborhood. The architectural elegance & grandeur with its bold shake exterior & beautiful landscape create an impressive majestic presence with over seven thousand two hundred square feet of formal & informal living on three expansive levels. Exquisite design, master craftsmanship and opulent finishes blend seamlessly to create a historic masterpiece while embracing the security and convenience of today’s most up-to-date technology. Generous in scale & intimate in comfort, this is a luxury residence designed foremost as a home: inviting, warm, private and spectacularly beautiful.

History

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Site Influences

Central Location Private Setting Shopping Nearby

Property Information

MLS® # R2550620
Property Type House
Dwelling Type House/Single Family
Home Style 3 Storey
Kitchens 2
Year Built 1912
Parking Garage; Single,Garage; Triple
Tax $40,893 in 2020
Strata No VAP4502
Postal Code V6H 1X5
Address 1238 Balfour Avenue
Subarea Shaughnessy
City Vancouver
Listed By Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realt

Floor Area (sq. ft.)

Main Floor 2,976
Above 2,214
Below 2,187
Total 7,377

Building

Location

Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
09/24/2025

1350 W 15th Avenue

6 5 1 $11,880,000 Login to View 350 2 1924 4,704 sqft 30,647 sqft
06/15/2026

1341 Matthews Avenue

6 8 2 $14,280,000 Login to View 86 3 2022 7,703 sqft 14,280 sqft
09/17/2025

3538 Cypress Street

6 7 2 $11,500,000 Login to View 357 3 2012 7,232 sqft 14,208 sqft
09/16/2025

1178 Laurier Avenue

6 8 2 $11,980,000 Login to View 358 2 1999 8,515 sqft 20,000 sqft
08/25/2026

1198 Matthews Avenue

5 6 1 $14,260,000 Login to View 15 2 2024 9,092 sqft 123 sqft
Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price Sold Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
08/07/2026

5662 Laburnum Street

5 4 1 $3,599,000 $3,400,000 (-5.5%) Login to View 80 2 1928 3,476 sqft 9,284 sqft
07/30/2026

1128 W 37th Avenue

7 6 2 $4,180,000 $3,820,000 (-8.6%) Login to View 10 2 1995 4,524 sqft 8,134 sqft
07/28/2026

3350 Osler Street

8 5 2 $8,500,000 $7,000,000 (-17.6%) Login to View 99 1 1951 3,810 sqft 24,901 sqft
07/27/2026

1225 W 26th Avenue

4 2 1 $2,998,000 $2,700,000 (-9.9%) Login to View 28 3 1928 2,379 sqft 6,250 sqft
07/25/2026

1570 W 36th Avenue

4 3 1 $5,888,000 $4,700,000 (-20.2%) Login to View 124 3 1922 5,208 sqft 16,880 sqft
05/25/2026

4418 Osler Street

7 5 2 $4,380,000 $4,000,000 (-8.7%) Login to View 35 2 1989 4,436 sqft 7,200 sqft
05/06/2026

2 3838 Cypress Street

5 7 2 $4,750,000 $4,470,000 (-5.9%) Login to View 63 3 1912 6,565 sqft 47,916 sqft
05/06/2026

1 3838 Cypress Street

4 6 2 $3,750,000 $3,300,000 (-12.0%) Login to View 68 3 1912 4,959 sqft 47,916 sqft
04/25/2026

1248 Tecumseh Avenue

3 5 1 $5,998,000 $5,385,000 (-10.2%) Login to View 53 2 1986 3,383 sqft 13,412 sqft
04/18/2026

1749 W 38th Avenue

6 6 2 $6,990,000 $6,650,000 (-4.9%) Login to View 11 2 1927 5,408 sqft 12,868 sqft
Date Address Bed Bath Kitchen Asking Price $/Sqft DOM Levels Built Living Area Lot Size
17 hours ago

1575 Angus Drive

6 9 2 $26,880,000 Login to View 1 2 2018 11,670 sqft 26,489 sqft
18 hours ago

3296 Granville Street

3 3 1 $2,398,000 Login to View 1 2 1912 2,293 sqft N/A
18 hours ago

1050 Connaught Drive

5 8 2 $5,890,000 Login to View 1 2 1995 6,008 sqft 10,773 sqft
18 hours ago

1 5034 Granville Street

4 3 1 $1,748,000 Login to View 5 3 2026 1,739 sqft 10,150 sqft
18 hours ago

5038 Granville Street

3 3 1 $1,848,000 Login to View 5 2 2026 1,538 sqft 10,150 sqft
18 hours ago

2 5034 Granville Street

4 3 1 $1,898,000 Login to View 5 3 2026 1,727 sqft 10,150 sqft
6 days ago

1263 Balfour Avenue

6 9 2 $16,800,000 Login to View 8 2 2023 10,155 sqft 17,933 sqft
1 week ago

5275 Granville Street

5 6 1 $3,488,000 Login to View 8 2 1954 5,310 sqft 14,755 sqft
1 week ago

4239 Pine Crescent

6 8 2 $6,680,000 Login to View 8 2 2015 5,468 sqft 7,950 sqft
1 week ago

1020 Wolfe Avenue

9 6 2 $5,680,000 Login to View 8 2 1976 6,555 sqft 21,186 sqft

House for Sale in Shaughnessy, Vancouver

House in Shaughnessy, Vancouver. This 5 bedroom, 8 bathroom house offers 7,377 sq ft of living space ($1,746/sq ft) and was built in 1912. The property sits on a 13,211 sq ft lot in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver. Home style: 3 Storey. Garage: 1142. Parking: Garage, Single,Garage, Triple. Outdoor: Central Location, Private Setting, Shopping Nearby. Annual property taxes: $40,893 (2020). Listed by Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realt — MLS® #R2550620.

Frequently Asked Questions About 1238 Balfour Avenue

Common questions buyers ask about this listing:

What year was this home built in?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 was built in 1912.

How long has this property been listed for?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 was listed on 03/15/2021 by Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realt.

Is there a basement in this home?

None.

Does this property have fireplaces?

There are 3 fireplaces at 1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5.

What zoning is this property in?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 is located in residential zoning.

How many parking spots are there?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 has 4 parking spots.

Is there a garage?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 comes with a car garage.

What all connected services are available?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 is connected to Community,Electricity,Natural Gas,Sanitary Sewer,Storm Sewer,Water.

How many bedrooms does this house have?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 is a 5 bedroom, 8 bathroom house with 7377 sq ft of living space.

What is the square footage of this house?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 has 7377 sq ft of living space.

What is the MLS® number for this house?

The MLS® number for 1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 is R2550620.

What neighbourhood is this house in?

1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, V6H 1X5 is located in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC.

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