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523 5955 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3158475

1 day on the market

$1,119,900

Est. Mortgage $4,954/mo

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 11:01pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 25, 2026 at 07:30am

3 Beds

2 Baths

1168 sqft

959 $ /sqft

453.96 $ Maint. fee

2013 built

NEW OPEN HOUSE

1 day on the market

$1,119,900

Est. $4,954/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 11:01pm

EstateBlock checked: Aug 25, 2026 at 07:30am

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Exterior Front Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Exterior Rear Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Living Room Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Family Room Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Dining Area Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Kitchen Island Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Pantry Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 523 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC

UNIQUE & RARE 3 BED + DEN S/E CORNER UNIT !! Located in the UBC Wesbrook Village, this beautiful 6-storey low-rise building "Yu" is built by International Development Modern Green Development, designed by Perkins + Will. This stunning + bright unit features Bosch & Leibherr kitchen appliances, composite stone counter top, wide engineered hardwood flooring and soundproof walls. This special floorplan boasts plenty of natural light, storage space-including large walk-in closet off the master & a covered balcony. Great neighbourhood surrounded by walking & cycling trails, forest and beaches. Walk to UBC, U-hill Elementary and Secondary, groceries, restaurants, community center, and all public transits. Everything you need +more! This one of a kind corner unit is a must see!

Open houses

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

30 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, Microwave
Interior Features	Elevator
Heating Type	Baseboard
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$1,119,900
Total Bedrooms	3
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1168
Year Built	2013
Age Of Building	13
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$453.96
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Sewer, 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	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns
Pet Restrictions	Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

MLS^® #	R3158475
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0C5
Gross Taxes	$2,427.74
Zoning	MF-5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3158475 / Active	08-24-2026	$1,119,900

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	7'3 x 7'3 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	10'2 x 10'2 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	9'6 x 9'6 ft
Main Level	Den	5'1 x 5'1 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd.

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 0.29 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

63 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,243,089

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

1 DOM

Very fast

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Slower market

523 5955 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 63/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 11% 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 · 102 m · Bicycle Shop
A perfect 10 nail spa · 106 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Nicli pizzeria + bar · 54 m · Restaurant
Togo sushi · 58 m · Restaurant
Neptune chinese kitchen · 69 m · Restaurant

Cafes (3 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 72 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 140 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 470 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Doughgirls · 113 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 115 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 · 962 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 286 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 936 m
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.01 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 2.75 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.96 KM

Pre-computed routes from 523 5955 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

523 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

523 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 523 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 97

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Mortgage Calculator for 523 5955 Birney Avenue

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Property Taxes $202

Maintenance fee 453.96

A 20% down payment of $223,980 on this $1,119,900 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $4,277/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $4,933/month, $202 property tax, $454 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 24, 2026

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With $3,191/month in estimated rental income against $4,981/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$1,790/month. A 54% down payment would reach break-even.

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