Elegant UBC living at The Balmoral. This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers a rare combination of spacious living, privacy, and serene natural surroundings in one of UBC's most sought-after concrete buildings. Residents of The Balmoral enjoy an exceptional array of amenities, including an indoor swimming pool, fully equipped fitness centre, elegant party and lounge rooms, ample guest parking, and an on-site caretaker providing convenience and peace of mind. Additional highlights include in-suite laundry, two parking stalls, and one storage locker. With scenic walking trails just outside your door, nature and recreation are seamlessly woven into everyday living.
Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites
None
Units In Development
85
Interior Features
Basement Finished Area (sqft)
0
Basement Features
None
Appliances Included
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Elevator
Fireplace
1
Heating Type
Baseboard
Laundry
In Unit
# of Kitchens
1
Flooring
Laminate, Mixed, Tile, Carpet
Foundation
Block
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
Playground, Balcony
View Description
VIEW OF THE FOREST, COURTYARD
Structures
Multi Family, Residential Attached
Lot & Land
MLS® #
R3164176
Area
Vancouver West
Neighbourhood
University VW
City
Vancouver
Postal Code
V6T 2H1
Gross Taxes
$1,519.55
Zoning
CD
Property Timeline
Status
Date
Price
R3164176 / Active
09-08-2026
$868,000
Rooms
Floor
Type
Dimensions
Main Level
Living Room
15'1 x 15'1 ft
Main Level
Dining Room
8'5 x 8'5 ft
Main Level
Kitchen
8'7 x 8'7 ft
Main Level
Primary Bedroom
15'2 x 15'2 ft
Main Level
Bedroom
11'9 x 11'9 ft
Main Level
Foyer
6'3 x 6'3 ft
Bathrooms
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Main Level
Yes
#5
Main Level
No
#4
Listed by: Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
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.
From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.
Map, sell speed & climate
SkyTrain 8.16 km · University Hill Secondary School 8.4/10 · 0.71 km · crime average · sell-speed score 41/100 (may take longer) · flood lower risk · wildfire low
Map & Neighbourhood
Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops
Shopping (12 nearby)
Running room
· 434 m · Sports Shop
éliane hair and spa
· 459 m · Hairdresser
Rbc royal bank
· 459 m · Bank
Restaurants (12 nearby)
Jugo juice
· 474 m · Fast Food
Poke by ryuu
· 479 m · Restaurant
Freshii
· 495 m · Restaurant
Cafes (5 nearby)
Starbucks
· 499 m · Cafe
Blenz coffee
· 525 m · Cafe
Field house cafe
· 547 m · Cafe
Groceries (3 nearby)
Doughgirls
· 485 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store
· 502 m · Beverages
Urban fare
· 858 m · Supermarket
Healthcare (3 nearby)
Save-on-foods pharmacy
· 526 m · Healthcare
Shoppers drug mart
· 560 m · Healthcare
Pure integrative pharmacy
· 832 m · Healthcare
Transit (1 nearby)
Bus stop southbound wesbrook mall @ agronomy rd
· 989 m · Transit
Public Schools
Secondary
University Hill Secondary School
Above Average
0.71 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
1.74 km
7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
West Point Grey Academy
Above Average
2.54 km
10/10
Closest Transit
Bus Stop
Westbound W 16 Ave @ Wesbrook Mall
0.29 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn
8.16 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
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
41 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
May take longer
D
Price competition grade
Avg comparable: $699,000
Balanced
Market conditions
Balanced market — steady conditions
Flood Risk
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 8.16 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
64 DOM
Slower than area
University VW avg
49 DOM
Average
Vancouver avg
49 DOM
Faster market
704 5615 Hampton Place has a sell-speed score of 41/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band.
The listing is priced 24.2% above comparable active properties in University VW. 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 1245 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.
Climate Risk for V6T 2H1
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6T 2H1, over the next 30 years.
FloodLower Risk
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
FireLow
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 QualityA / Excellent
Annual avg PM2.5 4.1 µg/m³ — meets WHO 2021 guideline. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~9.9 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.
Schools NearBy
11 Schools are within 3km
School
Type
Grades Served
Catchment Info
Rating
Distance
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior
Public
Grades Served
K-8
Catchment Info
—
7.8/ 10
Distance
351 m
University Hill Secondary School
Public
Grades Served
9-12
Catchment Info
In Catchment
8.4/ 10
Distance
706 m
St Regis Secondary School
Independent
Grades Served
—
Catchment Info
—
7.3/ 10
Distance
1.74 KM
University Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-5
Catchment Info
—
7.9/ 10
Distance
1.80 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
7.9/ 10
Distance
2.29 KM
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School
Public
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
8.1/ 10
Distance
2.33 KM
West Point Grey Academy
Independent
Grades Served
K-12
Catchment Info
—
9.7/ 10
Distance
2.54 KM
Pacific Spirit School
Independent
Grades Served
K-6
Catchment Info
—
N/A
Distance
2.65 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Independent
Grades Served
K-7
Catchment Info
—
8.6/ 10
Distance
2.72 KM
St George's School
Independent
Grades Served
1-12
Catchment Info
—
9.4/ 10
Distance
2.74 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School
Public
Grades Served
8-12
Catchment Info
—
8.1/ 10
Distance
2.97 KM
Pre-computed routes from 704 5615 Hampton Pl, Vancouver, BC
704 5615 Hampton Pl, Vancouver, BC
YVR-Airport 8.2 km
127 min
Downtown VancouverWaterfront Station
By transit (Skytrain)
Downtown Vancouvervia YVR-Airport → Waterfront
127 min
Metrotown, Burnabyvia YVR-Airport → Metrotown
145 min
SFU Burnabyvia YVR-Airport → Production Way
152 min
Richmond Centrevia YVR-Airport → Brighouse
114 min
YVR Airport
101 min
By car (off-peak)
Downtown Vancouvervia HWY 1 / Grandview
11 min
Metrotown, Burnabyvia Lougheed Hwy
20 min
SFU Burnabyvia Gaglardi Way
27 min
Richmond Centrevia No. 3 Rd
15 min
YVR Airportvia Bridgeport / Sea Island
10 min
Calculate your commute
704 5615 Hampton Pl, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 8.2 km from YVR-Airport, with a 127 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W 16 Ave @ Wesbrook Mall (0.29 km).
Walkability & Transit Near 704 5615 Hampton Place
Very Walkable76
Walk Score - Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Biker's Paradise91
Bike Score - Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Costs & calculators
Monthly cost about $4,103/month · rent estimate $3,124/month · owning catches up with renting by year 3 · cash flow if rented −$1,189/month
Mortgage Calculator for 704 5615 Hampton Place
$4,103/month
Principal & Interest$3,498
Property Taxes$127
Maintenance fee$478
The estimated monthly cost of 704 5615 Hampton Place, Vancouver is $4,103: $3,498 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $127 property tax and $478 strata fee.
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
Investment Cashflow Calculator
−$1,189/month
Mortgage Payment$3,498
Monthly Cash Flow−$1,189
Break Even Down Payment48%
Cap Rate-1.6%
Cash on Cash-8.2%
If 704 5615 Hampton Place, Vancouver were rented at $3,124 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,189 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 48% down would break even.
All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.
Estateblock Rent Estimate for 704 5615 Hampton Place, Vancouver
Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$942/mo (year 1) → ~$2,190/mo (year 20) → ~$3,267/mo (year 29).
Net cost to own at year 5~$2,978/moAbout $146/mo less than renting
EstateBlock estimates 704 5615 Hampton Place, Vancouver would rent for about $3,124 a month.
Approximate estimates for informational purposes only, not financial advice. Assumes a new 30-year fixed mortgage at the rate shown; actual rent, payments, and equity will vary by loan terms and market conditions. Consult a licensed professional before deciding.
Rent vs own: 704 5615 Hampton Place
Rent vs own
Owning catches up by year 3
With 20% down ($173,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap
Principal paid off by year 5$61,880
Principal paid off by year 10$139,149
Assumes 20% down payment, 4.45% fixed rate, 30-year amortization. Rent line = full rent (money gone). Own line = interest + property tax + fees, excluding principal (money you keep as equity). No appreciation, investment returns or transaction costs included.
Renting 704 5615 Hampton Place, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 3, with $61,880 of principal paid off by year 5 and $139,149 by year 10.
Price vs Neighbourhood Average — University VW, Vancouver
This Home
$868,000
Vancouver
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University VW
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Based on 3 comparable active apartments/condos in University VW, the average asking price is $699,000. This listing is priced 24.2% above the neighbourhood average.
Data is based on list prices of similar active listings. 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