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406 5779 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3112204

144 days on the market

$1,990,000

Est. Mortgage $8,804/mo

Listing updated: Apr 15, 2026 at 10:06pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 05:20am

3 Beds

3 Baths

1749 sqft

1138 $ /sqft

794.98 $ Maint. fee

2008 built

144 days on the market

$1,990,000

Est. $8,804/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Apr 15, 2026 at 10:06pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 05:20am

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Exterior Front Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 406 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

UBC Westbrook Village, BRIGHT SouthEast COTNER UNIT. PENTHOUSE SUITE, PRIVATE ROOFTOP PATIO. Pathways, a solid concrete building by Adera, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, open floor plan, 12' ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances & granite countertops would satisfy any cook in the gourmet kitchen. This unit also comes with 2 side by side underground parking stalls & a large storage locker for all your belongings. All this in an amazingly convenient location with everything you need all within walking distance. A/C including.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling	Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

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

Building Details

Price	$1,990,000
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1749
Year Built	2008
Age Of Building	18
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Recreation Facilities, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Ownership Type	Freehold Strata
Maintenance Fee	$794.98
Community Features	Restaurant
Amenities Nearby	Recreation Facilities, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	2
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3112204
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0A3
Gross Taxes	$2,403.21
Zoning	STRATA

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3112204 / Active	04-15-2026	$1,990,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9' x 9' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	14'5 x 14'5 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	11'9 x 11'9 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'7 x 9'7 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#5
Main Level	No	#3
Main Level	No	#2

Listed by: Nu Stream Realty Inc.

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: 0.49 km

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

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Eaton Arrowsmith School: 1.2 km
Elementary, Secondary
Eaton Arrowsmith School: 1.2 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave: 0.15 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 7.77 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

40 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,468,620

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 7.77 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

144 DOM

Slower than area

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

406 5779 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 40/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 26.2% 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 could take longer than the area average to sell.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (10 nearby)

éliane hair and spa · 110 m · Hairdresser
Wesbrook eyecare · 174 m · Optician
Running room · 181 m · Sports Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Poke by ryuu · 139 m · Restaurant
Jugo juice · 145 m · Fast Food
Freshii · 171 m · Restaurant

Cafes (3 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 161 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 263 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 572 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Doughgirls · 206 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 238 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 257 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 293 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w 16 ave @ pacific spirit park · 931 m · Transit

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 490 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 803 m
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.06 KM
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.25 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.35 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.53 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.58 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.86 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.86 KM

Pre-computed routes from 406 5779 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

406 5779 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 7.8 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

406 5779 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 7.8 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 (0.15 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 406 5779 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

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Financing 80% of the $1,990,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $8,595/month in total estimated carrying costs, $200 property tax, $795 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: Apr 15, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $4,915/month in rental income, leaving a -$3,746/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 60% down.

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

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