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309 5788 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC V6S 0A2 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3154535

309 5788 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6S 0A2

Vancouver Condos for Sale

97 days on the market

$1,039,000

Est. monthly cost $5,004/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 11, 2026 at 03:45pm

Keenleyside

3 Beds

2 Baths

1032 sqft

1007 $ /sqft

648.37 $ Maint. fee

2008 built

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Welcome to Keenleyside, Urban Development Institute award winner in a wonderful UBC Wesbrook Village, next to U-Hill Secondary, shopping plaza, short walk to Norma Rose Point Elementary. It offers beautiful, landscaped gardens, playgrounds, surrounded by Pacific Spirit Park. Live within family friendly UBC co-development specially built for UBC staff/research faculty members. This unit has a spacious and OPENING layout, 9' ceilings, full of nature lights facing West /North; Master bedroom has huge walk-in closet and ensuite bath. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. It has 3 bedrooms, two full bathrooms, with an office and generous space for family living, entertainment, and privacy.

Building 24 fields Inside & out 12 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$1,039,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1032
Year Built	2008
Age Of Building	18
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management
Building Name	Keenleyside
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$648.37
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Under Building
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Baseboard, Electric
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Playground, Balcony
Roof	Torch-On
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3154535
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0A2
Gross Taxes	$2,022.18
Zoning	APT

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3154535 / Active	08-06-2026	$1,039,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	21'0 x 21'0 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'0 x 9'0 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	12'0 x 12'0 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	5'4 x 5'4 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	8'11 x 8'11 ft
Main Level	Den	6'4 x 6'4 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Royal Pacific Realty Corp.

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.

About the building: Keenleyside

5788 Birney Avenue, University VW, Vancouver

Keenleyside building details

Building

Built: 2008
Homes: 72 in 4 storeys
Construction: Frame - Wood
Title: Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Strata plan: BCS2822
Managed by: Stratawest
Parking: Garage: Underground, Garage Underbuilding
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: ManagementHot WaterGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 1
Rentals: Allowed

Market at Keenleyside

For sale: 1
Median ask: $1.04M
Median $/sqft: $1,007
Days on market: 97

This home

$1,007/sqft, in line with the building median of $1,007.

Leasehold prepaid-Strata, not freehold strata. Ask for the lease expiry date, the prepaid rent position, and which lenders will finance it.

Homes for sale at Keenleyside, Vancouver Recent sold listings in Keenleyside, Vancouver

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 7.72 km · University Hill Secondary School 8.4/10 · 0.47 km · crime average · sell-speed score 57/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (10 nearby)

éliane hair and spa · 117 m · Hairdresser
Wesbrook eyecare · 173 m · Optician
A perfect 10 nail spa · 180 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Poke by ryuu · 137 m · Restaurant
Jugo juice · 146 m · Fast Food
Togo sushi · 154 m · Restaurant

Cafes (3 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 140 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 263 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 590 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Doughgirls · 206 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 235 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 240 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 289 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w 16 ave @ pacific spirit park · 971 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
University Hill Secondary School: Above Average 0.47 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 2.1 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 2.57 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave: 0.13 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

57 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,064,000

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

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

97 DOM

Slower than area

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

309 5788 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 57/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 2.3% 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 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.

Climate Risk for V6S 0A2

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6S 0A2, over the next 30 years.

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~9.5 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Schools NearBy

10 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 474 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 863 m
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.10 KM
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.31 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.37 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.77 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.90 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.90 KM

Pre-computed routes from 309 5788 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

309 5788 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

309 5788 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 (0.13 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 309 5788 Birney Avenue

Very Walkable 83

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Biker's Paradise 93

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $5,004/month · rent estimate $3,117/month · owning catches up with renting by year 23 · cash flow if rented −$2,088/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 309 5788 Birney Avenue

$5,004 /month

Principal & Interest $4,187

Property Taxes $169

Maintenance fee $648

The estimated monthly cost of 309 5788 Birney Avenue, Vancouver is $5,004: $4,187 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $169 property tax and $648 strata fee.

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

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$2,088 /month

Mortgage Payment $4,187

Monthly Cash Flow −$2,088

Break Even Down Payment 60%

Cap Rate -2.4%

Cash on Cash -12.1%

If 309 5788 Birney Avenue, Vancouver were rented at $3,117 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $2,088 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 60% down would break even.

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

Estateblock Rent Estimate for 309 5788 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

$3,117 / month

Rent $3,117

Own $5,004

Principal: $1,347/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $3,657/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,127/mo (year 1) → ~$2,622/mo (year 20) → ~$3,910/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$3,657/mo About $540/mo more than renting

EstateBlock estimates 309 5788 Birney Avenue, Vancouver would rent for about $3,117 a month.

Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.

Rent vs own: 309 5788 Birney Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 23

With 20% down ($207,800) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $74,071

Principal paid off by year 10 $166,562

Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.

Renting 309 5788 Birney Avenue, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 23, with $74,071 of principal paid off by year 5 and $166,562 by year 10.