1550 Balfour Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1912 on a 1,249 m² FSD lot with a rear lane. Older than 71% of the buildings on Balfour Ave.

Assessed 2026
$6,041,000
Zoning
FSD
Lot
≈ 1,249 m²
Built
1912
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On the Heritage Register, category A, designated

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Zoned FSD

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What the record says
Lot about 1,249 m², measured from the City lot outline. Zoning district FSD (FSD).
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The zoning district sets what can be built and how the property can be used.
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1 permit on this lot since 2017, 1 in the last 3 years

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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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Assessed at $6,041,000, −4% 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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Outside the City floodplain

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About 1550 Balfour Ave

Assessed at $6,041,000 for 2026 (−11% on 2025). Assessed higher than 47% of the houses on Balfour Ave. The lot is larger than 73% of the lots in Shaughnessy. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: addition or alteration, single detached house ($20,000). On the Heritage Register. School catchment: Shaughnessy Elementary and Prince of Wales Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.8 km away.

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Assessment history of 1550 Balfour Ave

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2026$6,041,000
Down 4% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Jan 2026 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$20,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 1,249 m²
ZoningFSD
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
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Schools and parks near 1550 Balfour Ave
Elementary catchmentShaughnessy Elementary
Secondary catchmentPrince of Wales Secondary
Canuck Place School Program198 m
York House School306 m
Little Flower Academy379 m
Angus Park362 m
Shaughnessy Park597 m

How catchments work

Transit near 1550 Balfour Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.8 km
Southbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave · 10, N1087 m
Northbound Granville St @ Balfour Ave · 10, N10132 m
Northbound Granville St @ W King Edward Ave · 10, N10193 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 10, 25, N10

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front3 · Akebono Flowering Cherry, Norway Maple
Ground elevation≈ 83 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat, about 1 m
Nearest arterial roadGranville St, 97 m
Truck route97 m

Crime near 1550 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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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 1550 Balfour Ave

What is 1550 Balfour Ave assessed at?

$6,041,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 1550 Balfour Ave built?

In 1912, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 1990.

What is the zoning of 1550 Balfour Ave?

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

What can be built at 1550 Balfour Ave?

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

Is 1550 Balfour Ave in a floodplain?

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

Is 1550 Balfour Ave on the Heritage Register?

Yes. It is listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 1550 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 1550 Balfour Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Jan 2026: addition or alteration ($20,000). More

Which schools serve 1550 Balfour Ave?

Elementary: Shaughnessy Elementary. Secondary: Prince of Wales Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 1550 Balfour Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.8 km away in a straight line.

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