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616 5955 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC - Apartment/Condo for Sale - MLS# R3130659

111 days on the market

$939,900

Est. Mortgage $4,158/mo

Listing updated: Jun 17, 2026 at 06:54pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 20, 2026 at 06:25am

Westbrook Village

2 Beds

2 Baths

896 sqft

1049 $ /sqft

385 $ Maint. fee

2014 built

Motivated Sellers Below Assessment Value

111 days on the market

$939,900

Est. $4,158/mo with 20% down

Listing updated: Jun 17, 2026 at 06:54pm

EstateBlock checked: Sep 20, 2026 at 06:25am

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Priced below assessment of $951,000. Seller motivated to sell !! QUICK Possession. Measurements taken by listing realtor. All measurements are approximate. Buyer/buyer's agent must verify if important. Show anytime.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Interior Features	Elevator
Fireplace	0
Heating Type	Baseboard, Hot Water
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	1
Flooring	Hardwood, Mixed, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Exterior Features	Garden, Balcony
View Description	UBC Campus
Roof	Other
Structures	Multi Family, Residential Attached

Building Details

Price	$939,900
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	896
Year Built	2014
Age Of Building	12
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	Westbrook Village
Ownership Type	Bare Land Strata
Maintenance Fee	$385
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Bike Room, Clubhouse, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Guest, Front Access, Garage Door Opener
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed,Rentals Allowed
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes
Rental Restrictions	100
Rental Suites	None

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
Lot Size Frontage	0
MLS^® #	R3130659
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0C5
Gross Taxes	$1,687.52
Zoning	MF-5

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3130659 / Active	06-01-2026	$939,900
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Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level	Kitchen	9'2 x 9'2 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'0 x 10'0 ft
Main Level	Den	8'2 x 8'2 ft
Main Level	Laundry	3'6 x 3'6 ft

Bathrooms

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

Listed by: Century 21 Coastal Realty 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 0.28 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

63 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $949,299

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

111 DOM

Slower than area

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

616 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 1% 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 616 5955 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

616 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

616 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 616 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 $141

Maintenance fee 385

Financing 80% of the $939,900 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $4,116/month in total estimated carrying costs, $141 property tax, $385 maintenance fee.

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Listing data last synced: Jun 17, 2026

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This listing generates an estimated $3,214/month in rental income, leaving a -$961/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 42% down.

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Quick summary

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1% below University VW avg

$939,900 vs $948,918 area average

Price/sqft: $1,049
Building: Westbrook Village
Annual tax: $1,687.52
Total monthly est.: $4,684
Walk Score: 86 — Very Walkable
Skytrain: 7.79 km
Flood risk: None
Crime rate: Average
Pets allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes
Short-term rental: 100

School catchment

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Elementary: St Regis Secondary School
Rating: 7.3/10
Distance: 2.01 km
Secondary: University Hill Secondary School
Distance: 0.28 km

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