Home Vancouver, BC University VW Pacific 426 5928 Birney Avenue

426 5928 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3118143

129 days on the market

$748,000

Est. Mortgage $3,309/mo

Listing updated: Jun 3, 2026 at 01:27am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 03:45am

1 Beds

1 Baths

703 sqft

1064 $ /sqft

328.83 $ Maint. fee

2010 built

129 days on the market

$748,000

Est. $3,309/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jun 3, 2026 at 01:27am

EstateBlock checked: Sep 6, 2026 at 03:45am

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Exterior Front Photo of 426 5928 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Living Room Photo of 426 5928 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 426 5928 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 426 5928 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 426 5928 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 426 5928 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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South! South! South! Charming 1-Bedroom + Den Penthouse in the heart of UBC's sought-after Wesbrook Village. Built by award-winning Adera, this bright south-facing home features a rare, expansive wraparound balcony overlooking a tranquil landscaped garden and pond. Enjoy 12-foot ceilings at the penthouse level and abundant natural light throughout the day. Thoughtfully designed, this home offers a functional layout with a spacious and ensuited bedroom, a versatile den, and open concept living room. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast bar. Newer wood flooring throughout. Includes 1 huge parking right off the elevator + 1 storage locker. Ideally located just steps to Save-On-Foods, Pacific Spirit Park, restaurants, and Uhill Secondary.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	1
Heating Type	Mixed
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Laminate
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Balcony
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$748,000
Total Bedrooms	1
Total Bathrooms	1
Full Bathrooms	1
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	703
Year Built	2010
Age Of Building	16
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$328.83
Community Features	Gated, Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Caretaker, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Hot Water, Management, Snow Removal
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public 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, Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3118143
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0B5
Price per Sqft	$1,045.52
Gross Taxes	$1,403.88
Zoning	RES

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	13'9 x 13'9 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	8'10 x 8'10 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'11 x 10'11 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	13'7 x 13'7 ft
Main Level	Den	6'3 x 6'3 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#3

Listed by: Dracco Pacific 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: 0.34 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: 1.17 km
Elementary, Secondary
Eaton Arrowsmith School: 1.17 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave: 0.07 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 7.75 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

52 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $699,380

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 7.75 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

129 DOM

Slower than area

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

426 5928 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 52/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 6.5% 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)

Shoppers drug mart · 121 m · Pharmacy
Wesbrook eyecare · 123 m · Optician
A perfect 10 nail spa · 126 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Togo sushi · 65 m · Restaurant
Nicli pizzeria + bar · 92 m · Restaurant
Sports illustrated clubhouse · 104 m · Restaurant

Cafes (3 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 69 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 181 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 517 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Doughgirls · 141 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 153 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 121 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 192 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound sw marine dr @ wesbrook mall · 987 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

8 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 337 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 943 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 2.35 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.70 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.93 KM

Pre-computed routes from 426 5928 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

426 5928 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
20 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

426 5928 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 (0.07 km).

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With a 20% down payment, buyers can expect an estimated $3,303/month in total housing costs on this $748,000 property — $2,857 mortgage payment, $117 property tax, $329 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Jun 3, 2026

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Based on $2,629/month estimated rent and $3,364/month in total housing costs, this property has a -$735/month cashflow. Break-even down payment: approximately 41%.

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