1188 Balfour Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1995 on a 1,776 m² FSD lot with a rear lane. Newer than 80% of the buildings on Balfour Ave.

Assessed 2026

$10,720,000

Zoning

FSD

Lot

≈ 1,776 m²

Built

1995

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What the records show for 1188 Balfour Ave

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Zoned FSD

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What the record says: Lot about 1,776 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district FSD (FSD).
What it means: The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
What to do: Read the district schedule or ask the City if you plan changes.

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No building permits on record since 2017

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Assessed at $10,720,000, −12% since 2021

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 1188 Balfour Ave

Assessed at $10,720,000 for 2026 (−17% on 2025). Assessed higher than 88% of the houses on Balfour Ave. The lot is larger than 89% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Carr Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.2 km away.

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Assessment history of 1188 Balfour Ave

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2026$10,720,000

Down 12% since 2021

Permits on this lot · none since 2017

The City has issued no building permits for this lot since 2017.

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 1,776 m²

ZoningFSD

Rear laneYes

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1188 Balfour Ave

Elementary catchmentCarr Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Emily Carr Elementary405 m

Westside Montessori405 m

Vancouver Talmud Torah Elementary544 m

Shaughnessy Park541 m

Douglas Park656 m

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Transit near 1188 Balfour Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.2 km

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Selkirk St · 25255 m

Southbound Oak St @ Balfour Ave · 17259 m

Northbound Oak St @ W 22 Ave · 17282 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 17, 25

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front7 · Norway Maple, American Mountain Ash

Ground elevation≈ 74 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 254 m

Crime near 1188 Balfour Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 0 new-building permits and 2 demolition permits.

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Shaughnessy, the City issued 78 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1188 Balfour Ave

What is 1188 Balfour Ave assessed at?

$10,720,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1188 Balfour Ave built?

In 1995, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1996.

What is the zoning of 1188 Balfour Ave?

It is zoned FSD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 1188 Balfour Ave?

It is in a First Shaughnessy district (FSD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More

Is 1188 Balfour Ave in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 1188 Balfour Ave on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1188 Balfour Ave be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 1188 Balfour Ave had?

None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

Which schools serve 1188 Balfour Ave?

Elementary: Carr Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1188 Balfour Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.2 km away in a straight line.

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