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5 6138 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Townhouse for Sale - MLS# R3119603

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Listing updated: Aug 19, 2026 at 01:22am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 10:45am

3 Beds

3 Baths

1565 sqft

1270 $ /sqft

2026 built

Closed

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Listing updated: Aug 19, 2026 at 01:22am

EstateBlock checked: Aug 20, 2026 at 10:45am

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Map & Neighbourhood

Public Schools

Secondary
University Hill Secondary School: Above Average 0.26 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 2.08 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 2.81 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound Ross Dr @ Birney Ave: 0.09 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 7.73 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

47 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

B+

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $2,145,052

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 7.73 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

111 DOM

Slower than area

University VW avg

56 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

56 DOM

Faster market

5 6138 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 47/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 7.9% below comparable active properties in University VW, which is a strong competitive signal. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 11.1% and an area average of 56 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 216 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 · 191 m · Pharmacy
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 248 m · Pharmacy
More bikes · 254 m · Bicycle Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Nicli pizzeria + bar · 208 m · Restaurant
Neptune chinese kitchen · 217 m · Restaurant
Togo sushi · 222 m · Restaurant

Cafes (4 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 235 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 263 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 532 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Bc liquor store · 251 m · Beverages
Doughgirls · 263 m · Bakery

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 191 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 248 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop southbound wesbrook mall @ thunderbird blvd · 969 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

7 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 255 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 1.09 KM
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.08 KM
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.46 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.69 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.81 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM

Pre-computed routes from 5 6138 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

5 6138 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
21 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

5 6138 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 Westbound Ross Dr @ Birney Ave (0.09 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 5 6138 Birney Avenue

Car-Dependent 84

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 96

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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A 20% down payment of $397,600 on this $1,988,000 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $7,593/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $8,457/month, $864 maintenance fee.

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With $4,910/month in estimated rental income against $8,664/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$3,755/month. A 60% down payment would reach break-even.

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