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512 5955 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3156354

3 days on the market

$928,000

Est. Mortgage $4,105/mo

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 03:04pm

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

2 Beds

2 Baths

898 sqft

1033 $ /sqft

352.9 $ Maint. fee

2012 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

3 days on the market

$928,000

Est. $4,105/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 03:04pm

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

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Exterior Front Photo of 512 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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UBC living at its best! Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom + den home offering 897 sq. ft. of comfortable living space in the heart of UBC. Enjoy a vibrant university lifestyle with shops, restaurants, parks, transit, and world-class amenities just steps away. The versatile den is perfect for a home office, study, or extra storage. Ideal for students, professionals, investors, or those looking to enjoy one of Vancouver’s most desirable communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to own in UBC; come see it for yourself!

Open houses

22 Aug, 2026 (01:00 PM to 03:00 PM)

23 Aug, 2026 (01:00 PM to 03:00 PM)

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features	Elevator, Storage
Heating Type	Baseboard, Radiant
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	$928,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	898
Year Built	2012
Age Of Building	14
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Other
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$352.9
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Other
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, Side Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3156354
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0C5
Gross Taxes	$2,095.54
Zoning	MF-5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3156354 / Active	08-17-2026	$928,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'8 x 12'8 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	13'3 x 13'3 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level	Walk-In Closet	6'7 x 6'7 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Den	8'3 x 8'3 ft
Main Level	Foyer	4'8 x 4'8 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#3
Main Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX Heights Realty & RE/MAX Heights 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 0.28 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 2.01 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 2.75 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave: 0.08 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 7.79 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

58 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $963,264

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 7.79 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

3 DOM

Very fast

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

512 5955 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 58/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 3.8% 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)

Shoppers drug mart · 71 m · Pharmacy
More bikes · 103 m · Bicycle Shop
A perfect 10 nail spa · 107 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Nicli pizzeria + bar · 55 m · Restaurant
Togo sushi · 59 m · Restaurant
Neptune chinese kitchen · 70 m · Restaurant

Cafes (3 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 73 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 140 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 470 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Doughgirls · 114 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 116 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 71 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 145 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop westbound stadium rd @ west mall · 960 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 285 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 938 m
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.02 KM
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.57 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.75 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.76 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 512 5955 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

512 5955 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
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

512 5955 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 (0.08 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 512 5955 Birney Avenue

Car-Dependent 86

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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Property Taxes $175

Maintenance fee 352.9

Financing 80% of the $928,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $4,072/month in total estimated carrying costs, $175 property tax, $353 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: Aug 18, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $3,173/month in rental income, leaving a -$957/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 42% down.

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

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