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Shaughnessy Real Estate

Explore homes and condos for sale in Shaughnessy, one of Vancouver's neighbourhoods. Live MLS® listings, updated continuously, plus a direct line to a Renanza agent who knows the area.

Market snapshot

The Shaughnessy market right now

Shaughnessy currently has 123 active listings. Most homes for sale are priced between $1.27M and $8.78M, with a median around $3.78M. Detached houses make up the largest share of the market.

123
Active listings
123
For sale
$3.78M
Median list price
$1.27M–$8.78M
Typical range
$1,103
Median price / sq ft
54
Median days listed
9
New in last 7 days
1996
Median year built

Shaughnessy prices by bedrooms

BedroomsActive listingsMedian asking price
13$768K
213$1.25M
321$1.96M
4+84$5.29M

Figures reflect current active MLS® listings and update as the market moves.

Neighbourhood guide

Living in Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy is one of Vancouver's most affluent and historic residential neighbourhoods, known for its large heritage mansions, curving tree-lined streets and estate-sized lots.

Location & boundaries

On the west side, it is bounded roughly by West 16th Avenue to the north, West 41st Avenue to the south, Oak Street to the east and East Boulevard to the west. South Granville lies to the north.

History

Developed by the Canadian Pacific Railway and named after CPR president Thomas Shaughnessy, the First Shaughnessy subdivision began in 1907 between West 16th and King Edward avenues, followed by Second Shaughnessy to the south in 1912. New homes had to meet high minimum building costs on oversized lots, and the district became home to the city's elite.

Lifestyle

The neighbourhood is quiet and low-density, with heritage protections shaping much of First Shaughnessy.

Housing & property types

Housing is dominated by large detached heritage houses and estates on generous lots, including landmark mansions such as Glen Brae and Hycroft.

Parks & recreation

VanDusen Botanical Garden, developed on land once used as a golf course, sits at Oak Street and West 37th Avenue on the neighbourhood's edge, complemented by smaller parks and tree-lined boulevards.

Schools

The Vancouver School Board serves the area, which also contains several private schools.

Getting around

Shaughnessy has no SkyTrain of its own; Canada Line stations at King Edward and Oakridge–41st Avenue lie a short distance to the east on Cambie Street, and buses run along Granville, Oak, Arbutus, 41st and King Edward.

Attractions & landmarks

VanDusen Botanical Garden and the heritage mansion Hycroft are notable landmarks.

Who it may suit

May suit buyers seeking large detached heritage homes on quiet streets close to central Vancouver.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sources: vancouver.ca, montecristomagazine.com, vancouverisawesome.com

Neighbourhood snapshot — Vancouver

Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population for Vancouver, City (CY), British Columbia. These figures describe the city as a whole, not this specific address — useful context, not a substitute for local knowledge. View source

Population

662,248

Total population

+4.9%

Growth since 2016

39.6

Median age

Income

$82,000

Median household income

Household

2.1

Avg. household size

39.2%

Live alone

53.1%

Families w/ kids

Housing

45.5%

Owned

54.5%

Rented

$1,450,000

Median dwelling value

Apartment80.1%
Single-detached house14.7%
Row house / townhouse3.5%
Other1.8%

Education

Highest credential, ages 25–64

Bachelor's degree or higher52.8%
Trades or college diploma23.1%
High school diploma18.7%
No certificate, diploma or degree5.4%

Commute

How residents get to work

Car, truck or van56.2%
Public transit22.9%
Walked13.1%
Bicycle5.3%
Other2.6%

Languages

Mother tongue, top responses

English50.7%
Cantonese11.8%
Mandarin6.4%
Tagalog2.9%
French1.5%

Buying a home in Shaughnessy

BC's 2023 small-scale multi-unit housing legislation now allows three to four units on most single-family lots in larger municipalities, which is reshaping what detached lots are worth. Check the lot's current zoning with the municipality, and get a home inspection and a title search before removing subjects.

Budget for BC's property transfer tax on top of the price — it's charged on the purchase and first-time buyers and new builds may qualify for exemptions. See our BC & Alberta closing costs checklist.

Common questions

Frequently asked

If yours isn't here, ask us directly — we'd rather answer it now.

How much does a home cost in Shaughnessy?

The median asking price for homes currently for sale in Shaughnessy is about $3,780,000, and most are listed between $1,271,000 and $8,776,000. These figures come from active MLS® listings and move with the market.

How many homes are for sale in Shaughnessy right now?

There are 123 active listings on this page's search, 9 of them new in the last 7 days. Listings are updated continuously from the MLS®.

How much is a 3-bedroom home in Shaughnessy?

Median asking prices by bedroom count in Shaughnessy right now — 1 bedroom: about $768,000; 2 bedrooms: about $1,249,000; 3 bedrooms: about $1,960,000; 4+ bedrooms: about $5,294,000. Based on 121 active listings.

What is the price per square foot for homes in Shaughnessy?

The median asking price per square foot of living area is about $1,103 across homes currently listed in Shaughnessy. Location, age and building type move this a lot, so compare within a neighbourhood.

How long have homes in Shaughnessy been on the market?

The typical active listing here first came on the market about 54 days ago. That's days listed so far, not time to sell, but a long figure usually signals more room to negotiate.

Can non-Canadians buy a home in Shaughnessy?

Generally not right now. Since January 1, 2023, the federal Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act has barred most non-Canadians from buying residential property, with exceptions such as permanent residents and some work-permit holders. The ban has been extended before, so confirm its current status and get legal advice on your situation.

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