Home Vancouver, BC University VW Ivy on the Park 2008 5629 Birney Avenue

2008 5629 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3111543

145 days on the market

$1,226,000

Est. Mortgage $5,424/mo

Listing updated: Aug 20, 2026 at 03:03pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:10am

2 Beds

2 Baths

872 sqft

1406 $ /sqft

587.17 $ Maint. fee

2021 built

145 days on the market

$1,226,000

Est. $5,424/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 20, 2026 at 03:03pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:10am

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Exterior Front Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Breakfast Nook Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Primary Bedroom Photo of 2008 5629 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Luxurious living at IVY: 6-years-old high- rise condo offering breathtaking ocean views in all rooms! Enjoy your morning coffee while gazing at the misty Vancouver Island above the Pacific Ocean. Located in beautiful UBC South Campus, this condo is 872sqft with 9ft ceiling featuring 2bed + den/2 bath. Bedrooms are on either side of the living room, ensuring privacy. Amenities include 7-days concierge service, fitness center, meeting room, piano room, and practice room. Walking distance to community centers, schools, and shopping. UBC's finest living awaits you!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Heating Type	Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Slab

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
View Description	Ocean and Vancouver Island
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,226,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	872
Year Built	2021
Age Of Building	5
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Recreation Facilities, Concierge, Caretaker, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$587.17
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Recreation Facilities, Concierge, Caretaker, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	No Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3111543
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0L5
Gross Taxes	$2,422.45
Zoning	NONE

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3111543 / Active	04-14-2026	$1,226,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8' x 8' ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9' x 9' ft
Main Level	Den	6' x 6' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	8' x 8' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#4
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: Homeland Realty

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 0.63 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 2.13 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 2.45 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave: 0.29 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 7.72 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

53 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,161,022

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 7.72 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

145 DOM

Slower than area

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

2008 5629 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 53/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 5.3% above comparable active properties in University VW. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 16.1% and an area average of 49 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 1245 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (10 nearby)

éliane hair and spa · 252 m · Hairdresser
Running room · 315 m · Sports Shop
Wesbrook eyecare · 317 m · Optician

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Poke by ryuu · 283 m · Restaurant
Jugo juice · 288 m · Fast Food
Freshii · 315 m · Restaurant

Cafes (3 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 305 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 403 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 690 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Doughgirls · 348 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 380 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 402 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 434 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound university blvd @ 5100 block · 1000 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

11 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 634 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 775 m
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.13 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.24 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.45 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.60 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.72 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM

Pre-computed routes from 2008 5629 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

2008 5629 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
11 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
20 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
27 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
14 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
9 min

Calculate your commute

2008 5629 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 Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave (0.29 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 2008 5629 Birney Avenue

Car-Dependent 79

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 86

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Mortgage Calculator for 2008 5629 Birney Avenue

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Property Taxes $202

Maintenance fee 587.17

Based on a 30-year fixed at 4% interest with 20% down ($245,200), the estimated monthly payment for this listing is $5,471/month — $4,682 principal & interest, $202 property tax, $587 maintenance fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Listing data last synced: Aug 20, 2026

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At an estimated rental income of $3,494/month, this property runs a $2,030/month shortfall after mortgage and carrying costs. Break-even requires approximately 55% down.

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