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1263 Balfour Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 1,648 m² FSD lot. Older than 71% of the buildings on Balfour Ave.

Assessed 2026

$10,976,000

Zoning

FSD

Lot

≈ 1,648 m²

Built

1912

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What the records show for 1263 Balfour Ave

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Zoned FSD

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What the record says: Lot about 1,648 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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Built 1912: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $10,976,000, +54% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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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 1263 Balfour Ave

Assessed at $10,976,000 for 2026 (−9% on 2025). One of the highest assessed houses on Balfour Ave, above 91% of them. The lot is larger than 87% of the lots in Shaughnessy. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2017: addition or alteration, single detached house ($3,000,000). School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.4 km away.

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Assessment history of 1263 Balfour Ave

2026$10,976,000

Up 54% since 2021

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Dec 2017 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$3,000,000

The lot and zoning

Area≈ 1,648 m²

Rear laneNo lane found

Frontage and depth

What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 1263 Balfour Ave

Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary

Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary

Westside Montessori556 m

Emily Carr Elementary583 m

York House School608 m

Shaughnessy Park424 m

Angus Park776 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1263 Balfour Ave

Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.4 km

Westbound W King Edward Ave @ Selkirk St · 25297 m

Eastbound W King Edward Ave @ Hudson St · 25317 m

Northbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave · 10, N10386 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 25, N10

Street, trees and terrain

City street trees in front1 · Norway Maple

Ground elevation≈ 75 m above sea level

Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m

Arterial roadsNone within 300 m

Crime near 1263 Balfour Ave

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

Rezoning and development nearby

Within 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 78 new-building permits and 43 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 1263 Balfour Ave

What is 1263 Balfour Ave assessed at?

$10,976,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1263 Balfour Ave built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2015.

What is the zoning of 1263 Balfour Ave?

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

What can be built at 1263 Balfour Ave?

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

Is 1263 Balfour Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1263 Balfour Ave on the Heritage Register?

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

Can 1263 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 1263 Balfour Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Dec 2017: addition or alteration ($3,000,000). More

Which schools serve 1263 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 1263 Balfour Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.4 km away in a straight line.

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