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5540 Alma St, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3162417

1 day on the market

$2,960,000

Est. Mortgage $13,095/mo

Listing updated: Sep 8, 2026 at 12:27pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 9, 2026 at 02:10am

4 Beds

3 Baths

3928 sqft

754 $ /sqft

1981 built

NEW

1 day on the market

$2,960,000

Est. $13,095/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Sep 8, 2026 at 12:27pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 9, 2026 at 02:10am

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Exterior Front Photo of 5540 Alma Street, Vancouver, BC

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SUPER WELL-KEPT HOME. Original owner in this large 4,230 sf home with suite on a large 47.75 frontage lot. Very well laid out floor plan with large rooms. Bright layout and clean. Unauthorized suite is not occupied. House is located on a quiet tree-lined street. Area is close to all amenities: Shopping, UBC, private schools, community centre, golf, and transit. Original architectural plans are available. Measurements are from REV Studios and are approximate. Open house: Sunday September 13, 2-4pm.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	1043
Basement Features	Full
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Fireplace	2
Heating Type	Hot Water, Natural Gas
# of Kitchens	2
Flooring	Mixed, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Private Yard
Roof	Asphalt
Structures	Residential Detached

Building Details

Price	$2,960,000
Total Bedrooms	4
Total Bathrooms	3
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	1
Floor Area Total (sqft)	3928
Year Built	1981
Age Of Building	45
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
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Garage Double, Lane Access
Total Parking Spaces	2
Rental Suites	Unauthorized Suite

Lot & Land

Lot Size	6522
Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	47.75
MLS^® #	R3162417
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	Dunbar
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6N 1Y1
Gross Taxes	$11,404.5
Zoning	R1-1

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3162417 / Active	09-08-2026	$2,960,000

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Family Room	20' x 20' ft
Main Level	Kitchen	15' x 15' ft
Main Level	Dining Room	14' x 14' ft
Main Level	Living Room	17' x 17' ft
Main Level	Den	13' x 13' ft
Main Level	Nook	8' x 8' ft
Above Level	Primary Bedroom	17' x 17' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	14' x 14' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13' x 13' ft
Above Level	Bedroom	13' x 13' ft
Basement Level	Recreation Room	28' x 28' ft
Basement Level	Kitchen	17' x 17' ft
Basement Level	Utility	19' x 19' ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	No	#2
Above Level	Yes	#5
Above Level	No	#4

Listed by: RE/MAX Real Estate Services

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
Point Grey Secondary School: Above Average 2.44 km 8.2/10
Elementary
Southlands Elementary School: Average 0.84 km 6.3/10

Information includes BC Government Open License data; school details change often and are offered solely as general guidance.

Private Schools

Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 0.7 km 9.8/10
Elementary, Secondary
Crofton House: Above Average 0.7 km 9.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Northbound Dunbar St @ W 39 Ave: 0.11 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 4.72 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education: Above Average 56%
No Certificate/Degree: Below Average 8%
Owner Occupied: Below Average 40.4%
Employment Rate: Above Average 68.8%

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

53 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $3,519,440

Buyer's

Market conditions

Buyer's market — more supply than demand

Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 4.72 km from station

Road / Highway noise

Unlikely

Airport noise (YVR)

Unlikely

Power lines proximity

Unlikely

ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve)

No — not in ALR

How DUNBAR compares

This property

1 DOM

Very fast

Dunbar avg

67 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

67 DOM

Slower market

5540 Alma Street has a sell-speed score of 53/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 18.9% below comparable active properties in Dunbar, which is a strong competitive signal. 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 may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V6N 1Y1

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6N 1Y1, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).

Flood Lower Risk

Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.

Fire Low

Located within the "Vancouver" WUI zone (Risk Class 5 — Low). Based on BC Wildfire Service provincial WUI Risk Class mapping; not a site-specific assessment.

Air Quality A / Excellent

Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~6.1 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver currently sees ~1 day above 30 °C per year (1981–2010 baseline), projected to rise to ~6 by the 2050s (SSP2-4.5 moderate emissions). Hottest day of the year: ~29.7 °C baseline, ~32 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.

Precipitation Increasing

Annual precipitation ~1515 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1575 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~50.5 mm baseline, ~57 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Drought Stable

Longest annual dry spell (consecutive dry days): ~22 days baseline, ~24 days projected for the 2050s. CDD is used as a regional drought proxy; drought risk varies modestly across the Lower Mainland.

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (10 nearby)

Shell car wash · 220 m · Car Wash
Pressed4time · 224 m · Laundry
Blink beauty bar · 264 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (4 nearby)

Pink elephant cafe · 89 m · Restaurant
Papa john's · 142 m · Fast Food
Red tuna · 224 m · Restaurant

Groceries (3 nearby)

Bread culture · 67 m · Bakery
H-mart · 73 m · Supermarket
New district wine beer spirits · 153 m · Beverages

Healthcare (1 nearby)

Southland pharmacy · 281 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w 41 ave @ carnarvon st · 956 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

16 Schools are within 3km

School	Type	Grades Served	Catchment Info	Rating	Distance
Crofton House	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.5 / 10	Distance 702 m
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info In Catchment	6.3 / 10	Distance 837 m
Kerrisdale Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.0 / 10	Distance 870 m
Dr. George M. Weir Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 1.25 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 1.56 KM
Lord Kitchener Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 1.63 KM
Trafalgar Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
Prince of Wales Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.4 / 10	Distance 2.33 KM
Point Grey Secondary	Public	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.40 KM
Point Grey Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info In Catchment	8.2 / 10	Distance 2.44 KM
Carnarvon Community Elementary	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.47 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.52 KM
Quilchena Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.55 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.56 KM
Magee Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	7.6 / 10	Distance 2.66 KM
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.7 / 10	Distance 2.72 KM

Pre-computed routes from 5540 Alma St, Vancouver, BC

5540 Alma St, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 4.7 km

86 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
86 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
104 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
111 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
73 min
YVR Airport
60 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

5540 Alma St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 4.7 km from YVR-Airport, with a 86 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Northbound Dunbar St @ W 39 Ave (0.11 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Good Transit (63/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 5540 Alma Street

Car-Dependent 82

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 63

Transit Score - Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Somewhat
Bikeable 90

Bike Score - Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

BC Assessment Value — 5540 Alma Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 011-174-854).

Total Assessed Value (2026)

$2,609,000

-11.2% YoY

-1.8%/yr over 4 yr

2022 Value Trend 2026

Land

$2,361,000

Buildings

$248,000

Year Built

1981

Class

Residential Inclusive

Zoning

R1-1

Property Tax

$11,405

Year	Land	Improvements	Total Assessed	YOY Change
2026	$2,361,000	$248,000	$2,609,000	-11.2%
2025	$2,668,000	$270,000	$2,938,000	+5.6%
2024	$2,512,000	$270,000	$2,782,000	+1.1%
2023	$2,467,000	$286,000	$2,753,000	-2.1%
2022	$2,511,000	$300,000	$2,811,000	—

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Financing 80% of the $2,960,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $12,255/month in total estimated carrying costs, $950 property tax.

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Listing data last synced: Sep 8, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $7,889/month in rental income, leaving a -$4,612/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 53% down.

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