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203 5638 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3161260

4 days on the market

$898,000

Est. Mortgage $3,973/mo

Listing updated: Sep 4, 2026 at 06:07pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:45am

2 Beds

2 Baths

892 sqft

1007 $ /sqft

439 $ Maint. fee

2017 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

4 days on the market

$898,000

Est. $3,973/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 4, 2026 at 06:07pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 01:45am

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Exterior Front Photo of 203 5638 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Living Room Photo of 203 5638 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 203 5638 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Kitchen Photo of 203 5638 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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"The Laureates" built by Polygon in UBC Westbrook Village. Easy to show. South facing super bright two bedroom condo with a beautiful garden view.One of the best floor plan in this strata. Very rare to find the concrete low-rise building with this spectacular feature. This community futures fantastic landscaping and an impressive water feature. This South facing unit with very functional layout features 9 ft ceiling, aircon, stylish interior with the top of the line Bosch appliances. Minutes walks to bus stop, shopping. Norma Rose Point Elementary and University Hill Secondary catchments. It is an ideal unit for living in or investment. Open House Sun Sep 6th 1-3 pm

Open houses

06 Sep, 2026 (12:00 PM to 02:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
View Description	GARDEN
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$898,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	892
Year Built	2017
Age Of Building	9
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Architecture Style	Bachelor/Studio
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal, Water
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$439
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Hot Water, Management, 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

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3161260
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0H8
Gross Taxes	$2,010.39
Zoning	SC-3C

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3161260 / Active	09-02-2026	$898,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	13'0 x 13'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	14'0 x 14'0 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'0 x 11'0 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	11'8 x 11'8 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: RE/MAX Crest 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 0.58 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 2.14 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 2.48 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave: 0.23 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 7.70 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

60 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $959,962

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 7.70 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

4 DOM

Very fast

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

203 5638 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 60/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 6.9% below comparable active properties in University VW, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 · 205 m · Hairdresser
Wesbrook eyecare · 268 m · Optician
A perfect 10 nail spa · 275 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Poke by ryuu · 232 m · Restaurant
Jugo juice · 239 m · Fast Food
Togo sushi · 260 m · Restaurant

Cafes (3 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 246 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 358 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 667 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Doughgirls · 301 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 332 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 346 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 387 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound wesbrook mall @ thunderbird blvd · 989 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 580 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 830 m
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.14 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.26 KM
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.29 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.48 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.67 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.79 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.79 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.92 KM

Pre-computed routes from 203 5638 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

203 5638 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 7.7 km

121 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
121 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
139 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
146 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
108 min
YVR Airport
95 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

203 5638 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 7.7 km from YVR-Airport, with a 121 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave (0.23 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 203 5638 Birney Avenue

Car-Dependent 83

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 92

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Mortgage Calculator for 203 5638 Birney Avenue

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Property Taxes $168

Maintenance fee 439

A 20% down payment of $179,600 on this $898,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $3,430/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $4,037/month, $168 property tax, $439 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: Sep 4, 2026

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With $3,070/month in estimated rental income against $4,093/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$1,023/month. A 44% down payment would reach break-even.

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

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