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1237 Balfour Ave, Vancouver, BC
A freehold property, built 1909 on a 1,607 m² FSD lot. The oldest building on Balfour Ave.
Assessed 2026
$6,169,000
Zoning
FSD
Lot
≈ 1,607 m²
Built
1909
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What the records show for 1237 Balfour Ave
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No building permits on record since 2017
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Zoned FSD
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Assessed at $6,169,000, −5% since 2021
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Value is almost all land
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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating
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Not on the Heritage Register
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Outside the City floodplain
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About 1237 Balfour Ave
Assessed at $6,169,000 for 2026 (−10% on 2025). Assessed higher than 50% of the houses on Balfour Ave. The land is 97% of the value. The lot is larger than 86% of the lots in Shaughnessy. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.3 km away.
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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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Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
Westside Montessori528 m
Emily Carr Elementary551 m
York House School631 m
Shaughnessy Park440 m
Devonshire Park774 m
Transit near 1237 Balfour Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.3 km
Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Selkirk St · 25284 m
Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Hudson St · 25315 m
Southbound Oak St @ Balfour Ave · 17404 m
Bus routes within 400 m: 25
Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front2 · Mazzard Cherry, Common Horsechestnut
Ground elevation≈ 75 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadW King Edward Ave, 295 m
Crime near 1237 Balfour Ave
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Crime near 1237 Balfour Ave
UnlockIncidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.
Rezoning and development nearby
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Rezoning and development nearby
UnlockWithin 300 m in the last two years: 1 new-building permit and 0 demolition permits.
Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.
In Shaughnessy, the City issued 79 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood
Questions about 1237 Balfour Ave
What is 1237 Balfour Ave assessed at?
$6,169,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.
When was 1237 Balfour Ave built?
In 1909, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1965.
What is the zoning of 1237 Balfour Ave?
It is zoned FSD under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More
What can be built at 1237 Balfour Ave?
It is in a First Shaughnessy district (FSD). The district schedule sets the number of homes, height and floor area. More
Is 1237 Balfour Ave in a floodplain?
No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More
Is 1237 Balfour Ave on the Heritage Register?
No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More
What building permits has 1237 Balfour Ave had?
None since 2017, when the City’s open permit records begin. More
Which schools serve 1237 Balfour Ave?
Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.
How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1237 Balfour Ave?
King Edward Station is 1.3 km away in a straight line.
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