Home Vancouver, BC University VW 5530 Mcmaster Road

5530 Mcmaster Rd, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3119304

132 days on the market

$7,500,000

Est. Mortgage $33,180/mo

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 07:08pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 10, 2026 at 02:45am

6 Beds

7 Baths

5403 sqft

1388 $ /sqft

2006 built

Motivated Sellers 10.0% price reduction

132 days on the market

$7,500,000

$8,330,000

Est. $33,180/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 07:08pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 10, 2026 at 02:45am

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Exterior Front Photo of 5530 Mcmaster Road, Vancouver, BC

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Family Room Photo of 5530 Mcmaster Road, Vancouver, BC

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Kitchen Photo of 5530 Mcmaster Road, Vancouver, BC

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Primary Bedroom Photo of 5530 Mcmaster Road, Vancouver, BC

Magnificent 5,631 sf home in prestigious UBC area. John Henshaw Architect's spectacular collection w/superior build quality, featuring a stunning mix of modern design with some traditional influence. Fully renovation done 8 years ago. Closed to UBC, Spanish bank and downtown Vancouver. Peaceful neighborhood. Motivated seller.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1841
Basement Features	Finished
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Heating Type	Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling	Air Conditioning
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof	Wood
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$7,500,000
Total Bedrooms	6
Total Bathrooms	7
Full Bathrooms	6
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	5403
Year Built	2006
Age Of Building	20
Building Type	Single Family Residence
Property Type	Residential
Stories	2
Ownership Type	Freehold NonStrata
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Garage Single, Front Access, Paver Block
Total Parking Spaces	6

Lot & Land

Lot Size	13200
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	80
MLS^® #	R3119304
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6T 1J8
Gross Taxes	$36,790.47
Zoning	UEL

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3119304 / Active	05-01-2026	$7,500,000
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	17' x 17' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	17' x 17' ft
Main Level	Foyer	9' x 9' ft
Main Level	Den	12'10 x 12'10 ft
Main Level	Family Room	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	14'9 x 14'9 ft
Main Level	Workshop	10'9 x 10'9 ft
Main Level	Eating Area	9'5 x 9'5 ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	17'4 x 17'4 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13'9 x 13'9 ft
Above Level	Bedroom	11' x 11' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	15'10 x 15'10 ft
Basement Level	Recreation Room	20'7 x 20'7 ft
Basement Level	Playroom	16'8 x 16'8 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	16'2 x 16'2 ft
Basement Level	Bedroom	13'6 x 13'6 ft
Basement Level	Laundry	16'8 x 16'8 ft
Basement Level	Wine Room	17' x 17' ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Homeland 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 1.55 km 8.4/10
Elementary
University Hill Elementary School: Above Average 0.78 km 7.9/10

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 0.8 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
West Point Grey Academy: Above Average 2.91 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound University Blvd @ Acadia Rd: 0.12 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yaletown-Roundhouse Stn: 8.60 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate: Average
Violent Crime Rate: Low
Property Crime Rate: Above Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 57.1%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 5.3%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 47.4%
Employment Rate: Above Average 66.3%

Noise/ Power Lines

Road/Hwy Noise: Possible
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

30 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

May take longer

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $3,307,500

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 8.60 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Possible — major road nearby

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How UNIVERSITY VW compares

This property

132 DOM

Slower than area

University VW avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Faster market

5530 Mcmaster Road has a sell-speed score of 30/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced 55.9% above comparable active properties in University VW. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 9.2% and an area average of 67 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 542 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

Restaurants (30 nearby)

Mcdonald's · 206 m · Fast Food
Big way hot pot · 226 m · Restaurant
Pita pit · 234 m · Fast Food

Cafes (18 nearby)

Only u cafe · 254 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 287 m · Cafe
Café ami · 474 m · Cafe

Shopping (12 nearby)

Staples · 223 m · Stationery
University pharmacy · 261 m · Pharmacy
Cibc · 295 m · Bank

Groceries (7 nearby)

H mart · 244 m · Supermarket
Urban fare · 331 m · Supermarket
Swiss bakery catering & wholesale · 483 m · Bakery

Healthcare (3 nearby)

University pharmacy · 261 m · Healthcare
Pure integrative pharmacy · 352 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart · 442 m · Healthcare

Gyms (1 nearby)

Aviary · 713 m · Gym

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

Stephen toope gardens · 1000 m · Park

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound university blvd @ 5100 block · 951 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

7 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info In Catchment	7.9 / 10	Distance 783 m
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 804 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 907 m
University Hill Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 9-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.4 / 10	Distance 1.55 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.91 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	0	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 5530 Mcmaster Rd, Vancouver, BC

5530 Mcmaster Rd, Vancouver, BC Yaletown-Roundhouse 8.6 km

110 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Waterfront
110 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Metrotown
128 min
SFU Burnaby via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Production Way
135 min
Richmond Centre via Yaletown-Roundhouse → Brighouse
127 min
YVR Airport via Yaletown-Roundhouse → YVR-Airport
128 min

By car (off-peak)

Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
11 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
21 min
SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
28 min
Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
16 min
YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
11 min

Calculate your commute

5530 Mcmaster Rd, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 8.6 km from Yaletown-Roundhouse, with a 110 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound University Blvd @ Acadia Rd (0.12 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 5530 Mcmaster Road

Car-Dependent 90

Walk Score - Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus

Somewhat
Bikeable 94

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

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Financing 80% of the $7,500,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $31,711/month in total estimated carrying costs, $3,066 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Aug 17, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $14,962/month in rental income, leaving a -$17,178/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 68% down.

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