Shaughnessy Homes for Sale

Buying or selling in Shaughnessy calls for the specific street, pocket (First / Second / Third), heritage status, and matched comps — not a neighbourhood-wide average. I’m Anny Diao, a REALTOR® with Macdonald Realty, serving real estate clients since 2012. I help Vancouver Westside buyers and sellers compare properties, prepare for offers, and coordinate the next move, in English and Mandarin.

Call or text 604-781-6567, or request a Shaughnessy home evaluation and include your address.

Anny Diao (刁安妮)  Anny Diao Personal Real Estate Corporation | Macdonald Realty
Focus: Vancouver Westside Point Grey, Kitsilano, UBC, Dunbar, Shaughnessy
Languages: English, Mandarin · Cell: 604-781-6567 · Office: 604-263-1911
Office: 2105 West 38th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 1R8  Email: info@annydiao.com

First, Second, Third — and First Shaughnessy HCA

Confirm which part of Shaughnessy the property sits in before you price a sale or write an offer. First Shaughnessy is a City of Vancouver Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) with its own Official Development Plan and zoning rules. Work on many properties — exterior alteration, addition, demolition, or new build — can require heritage alteration and related City permits. Second and Third Shaughnessy have different rules; do not assume First HCA process applies citywide.

For every First Shaughnessy file (buyer or seller), ask

• Is this address inside the First Shaughnessy HCA boundaries? (Confirm on City of Vancouver map / open data.)
• Is the building on the protected heritage property list for the HCA?
• What work is planned  interior only, exterior alteration, addition, demolition, or new build?
• Which City permits apply (heritage alteration, development, demolition)?
• Have you spoken with Planning / a heritage-aware designer and your lawyer yet?

Outcomes are case-specific. This page explains questions and process; it is not legal advice and does not promise permit approval. Start with the City’s overview of regulating development in Vancouver’s heritage areas, then review the First Shaughnessy HCA ODP and related bylaws with your professionals.

Location you will actually use

Tree-lined streets, Shaughnessy Park / The Crescent, the VanDusen Botanical Garden edge, the Arbutus Greenway, and daily needs toward South Granville or Kerrisdale matter differently depending on how you live. Translate those into everyday questions: which routes you would use, which amenities matter for this household, and how the street feels at the times you would normally be home.

Visit the property and surrounding streets at different times. Check access, parking, outdoor privacy, and layout against your plans rather than assuming every Shaughnessy address offers the same convenience.

Buying in Shaughnessy: what to review before an offer

Character, estate, and newer rebuild homes

Separate what you can see from what needs records or a professional inspection. Ask about renovations, maintenance history, past permits, lot usability, and outdoor privacy. If a renovation or rebuild is central to your purchase — especially in First Shaughnessy — check the proposal with the City and qualified professionals before relying on it. A nearby project does not establish what will be approved for your lot.

HCA / heritage implications

If the address is in First Shaughnessy (or otherwise heritage-designated), map your intended changes against City process early. Interior-only work and exterior or demolition paths are not the same conversation.

Schools

If schooling matters, check the specific address with Vancouver School Board catchment tools and confirm enrolment with the board. Independent schools near Shaughnessy (for example York House School, Vancouver College, Little Flower Academy) have their own admissions processes. A listing that says a school is “nearby” is not an enrolment guarantee. 

I can help you organise a shortlist, compare relevant sales and listings, and discuss offer price, conditions, and timing. Explore buying resources or Map Search for current inventory.

Selling in Shaughnessy: explain the property clearly

Start pricing with matched comps, not a Shaughnessy-wide average. A useful comparison considers pocket (First / Second / Third), lot scale and outdoor space, building era and condition, heritage or HCA constraints, parking, and competing listings on similar streets. Asking prices describe the competition; completed comparable sales help inform the pricing discussion.

Before listing

• Gather title summary, renovation and permit history, and any heritage designations or agreements.
• Decide a preparation and showing plan that fits estate-scale privacy (private showings are common; open houses are a strategy call, not a default).
• Anticipate buyer questions: HCA limits, renovation path, maintenance of character features, and schools for this address  answer with records and process, not marketing claims.
• Review offers for more than price: conditions, deposit, dates, and inclusions; then coordinate with your lawyer or notary.

Explore Anny’s Vancouver Westside selling process or request a comparative market analysis for your Shaughnessy home.

Currently for sale — 5649 Angus Drive (while Active)

Anny is listing 5649 Angus Drive in Shaughnessy (MLS R3159698) — a 1926 Tudor character home on Angus Drive. See current details, photos, and status on the live listing, the new-listing blog post, or Map Search / Active listings.

Inventory changes daily. Please check the live listing for current availability and details.

Seller & buyer FAQ — Shaughnessy

What is First Shaughnessy HCA?

A City of Vancouver Heritage Conservation Area covering the original First Shaughnessy core, with rules for conservation and development. Confirm whether your address is inside it on City resources.

Can I renovate or demolish in First Shaughnessy?

Many changes need City permits, including heritage alteration processes for protected property. Outcomes are case-specific. Work with your REALTOR, designer, and lawyer; do not treat a blog as approval.

How do you price a Shaughnessy home?

From recent comps that match pocket, lot, building type/condition, and heritage constraints — not a neighbourhood-wide average.

Are First, Second, and Third Shaughnessy priced the same?

No. Confirm the pocket and use comps from similar streets and property types.

What should sellers prepare before listing?

Title and permit history, a showing plan that fits privacy, timing, and clear answers on heritage/renovation status.

How do I check schools for a Shaughnessy address?

Use VSB catchment tools for the specific address and confirm enrolment with the board. Independent schools have separate admissions.

Are there homes for sale in Shaughnessy right now?

Inventory changes daily — see on-page listings / Map Search. While Active, Anny’s listing at 5649 Angus Drive (MLS® R3159698) is one option; she can also set alerts.

Do you work in Mandarin?

Yes. Shaughnessy 买卖与估价咨询可用普通话进行. Call or text 604-781-6567.

Make the first consultation useful

• Buyers: Pocket preference (First / Second / Third), HCA comfort, budget, timing, and school needs for a specific address.
• Sellers: Property address, documents on hand, planned renovations or as-is sale, move date, and privacy preferences for showings.
• Buy and sell on the Westside: Dates that must line up.

我是刁安妮 Anny Diao，Macdonald Realty 房地产经纪，自2012年起服务客户，提供英语和普通话服务。在 Shaughnessy（诗尼）买房或卖房时，请先确认物业位于 First、Second 还是 Third；First Shaughnessy 可能属市政府遗产保护区（HCA），改建、加建须按市府流程办理，结果因物业而异——本页不作法律意见，也不保证审批结果。定价请用匹配的可比成交（地段、地块、建筑类型与遗产限制），不要用整区均价。学区请以具体地址在温哥华教育局官网核实，不保证入读；独立学校另有招生规则。

在售期间可了解 Angus Drive 5649 号（MLS® R3159698）——见本站上市详情与博客。欢迎短信或致电 604-781-6567 预约咨询或房屋市场评估，并注明 Shaughnessy 与您的联系方式。

Discuss your Shaughnessy move with Anny

Call or text 604-781-6567 (+16047816567) or email info@annydiao.com. Sellers can request a home evaluation — include Shaughnessy and your preferred contact method. Buyers viewing Angus Drive: mention MLS® R3159698.