Home Vancouver, BC University VW Wordsworth 12 6138 Birney Avenue

12 6138 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3140078

59 days on the market

$2,198,000

Est. Mortgage $9,724/mo

Listing updated: Jun 27, 2026 at 08:07pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 09:45am

3 Beds

3 Baths

1666 sqft

1319 $ /sqft

911.33 $ Maint. fee

2026 built

OPEN HOUSE

59 days on the market

$2,198,000

Est. $9,724/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jun 27, 2026 at 08:07pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 09:45am

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Exterior Front Photo of 12 6138 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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The cityhomes at Wordsworth are thoughtfully designed to enrich everyday living at UBC. This beautiful community is steps from urban essentials, recreational amenities and educational institutions of the highest quality. This 3 bedroom home features a large patio on the ground floor and a generous deck just off of the main bedroom on the top level. The modern kitchen showcases brand name appliances to inspire you to spend quality time cooking and entertaining.

Open houses

20 Aug, 2026 (11:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

22 Aug, 2026 (11:00 AM to 05:00 PM)

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Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Range Top
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	0
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed, Carpet
Foundation	Slab

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
Roof	Concrete
Structures	Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$2,198,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1666
Year Built	2026
Age Of Building	0
Building Type	Townhouse
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	3 Storey
Stories	3
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$911.33
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Concierge, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Sanitation, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	231

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3140078
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0N1
Gross Taxes	0
Zoning	SC3C

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3140078 / Active	06-22-2026	$2,198,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	9'3 x 9'3 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'3 x 10'3 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	9'3 x 9'3 ft
Abv Main 2	Primary Bedroom	11'0 x 11'0 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	No	#4
Above Main 2	Yes	#5

Listed by: Polygon Realty Limited

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack & District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS^® which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.

Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
University Hill Secondary School: Above Average 0.26 km 8.4/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary
St Regis Secondary School: Above Average 2.07 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 2.81 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Ross Dr @ Birney Ave: 0.1 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 7.73 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Low
Property Crime Rate: Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 51.7%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 7.6%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 59.5%
Employment Rate: Above Average 79.1%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Unlikely
Railway/Sky train Noise: Unlikely
Airport/Port Noise: Unlikely
Close to major Power Lines: Unlikely

Other

Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR): Unlikely
Flood Area: Unlikely
Close to Cemeteries: Unlikely

Sell Speed & Competition

38 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,063,922

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 7.73 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How UNIVERSITY VW compares

This property

59 DOM

Average

University VW avg

56 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

56 DOM

Faster market

12 6138 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 38/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 6.1% above comparable active properties in University VW. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 11.1% and an area average of 56 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 216 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (10 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 179 m · Pharmacy
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 238 m · Pharmacy
More bikes · 242 m · Bicycle Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Nicli pizzeria + bar · 195 m · Restaurant
Neptune chinese kitchen · 205 m · Restaurant
Togo sushi · 208 m · Restaurant

Cafes (4 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 222 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 252 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 527 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Bc liquor store · 239 m · Beverages
Doughgirls · 251 m · Bakery

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 179 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 238 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound wesbrook mall @ thunderbird blvd · 963 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

7 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
University Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.4 / 10	Distance 256 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.08 KM
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.07 KM
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM

Pre-computed routes from 12 6138 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

12 6138 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 7.7 km

122 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
122 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
140 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
147 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
109 min
YVR Airport
96 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
12 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
21 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
28 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
14 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
9 min

Calculate your commute

12 6138 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 7.7 km from YVR-Airport, with a 122 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound Ross Dr @ Birney Ave (0.1 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 12 6138 Birney Avenue

Car-Dependent 84

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus

Somewhat
Bikeable 96

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $9,306/month in total housing costs on this $2,198,000 property — $8,395 mortgage payment, $911 maintenance fee.

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Based on $5,220/month estimated rent and $9,366/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$4,146/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 60%.

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