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709 5628 Birney Ave, Vancouver BC V6S 0H7 – Condo for Sale – MLS® R3165574

709 5628 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V6S 0H7

Vancouver Condos for Sale

56 days on the market

$998,000

Est. monthly cost $4,782/mo

Updated with MLS® - Nov 10, 2026 at 09:45pm

The Laureates By Polygon

2 Beds

2 Baths

1021 sqft

977 $ /sqft

554.55 $ Maint. fee

2016 built

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Luxury high-rise concrete corner condo at "The Laureates" by Polygon! This bright 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom home features a spacious open floor plan of 1021 SF, 9 foot ceilings, air conditioning and peaceful garden views. Relax in the Primary Suite boasting a walk-in closet and spa-inspired ensuite. The Chef's kitchen features an oversized island and premium Bosch appliances. Centrally located by Westbrook Village. Steps to shopping, dinng, Save-On-Foods and services. Quick walk to UBC campus and amenities. Enjoy nature with Pacific Spirit Park trails across the street. Top-tier school catchment: University Hill Secondary and Norma Rose Point Elementary. Move in ready! No City of Vancouver Empty Home Tax! Ideal 2nd Home!

Building 27 fields Inside & out 14 fields Lot & land 8 fields

Building Details

Price	$998,000
Total Bedrooms	2
Total Bathrooms	2
Full Bathrooms	2
Half Bathrooms	0
Floor Area Total (sqft)	1021
Year Built	2016
Age Of Building	10
Building Type	Apartment/Condo
Unit Style	Corner unit
Property Type	Residential
Stories	1
Building Amenities	Exercise Centre, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal, Water
Building Name	The Laureates By Polygon
Ownership Type	Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Maintenance Fee	$554.55
Community Features	Shopping Nearby
Amenities Nearby	Exercise Centre, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Management, Recreation Facilities, Snow Removal, Water
Utility Type	Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer	Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water (WaterSource)	Public
Parking Type	Underground, Side Access
Total Parking Spaces	1
Strata Restrictions	Pets Allowed w/Rest.,Rentals Allwd w/Restrctns,Smoking Restrictions
Pet Restrictions	Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit (Two), Yes With Restrictions
Rental Suites	None
Units In Development	214

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft)	0
Basement Features	None
Appliances Included	Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Range Top
Interior Features	Elevator
Heating Type	Heat Pump
Cooling	Central Air, Air Conditioning
Laundry	In Unit
# of Kitchens	0
Flooring	Laminate, Tile, Carpet
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

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

Lot & Land

Lot Size Depth	Feet
MLS^® #	R3165574
Area	Vancouver West
Neighbourhood	University VW
City	Vancouver
Postal Code	V6S 0H7
Gross Taxes	$2,458.82
Zoning	CD

Property Timeline

Status	Date	Price
R3165574 / Active	09-15-2026	$998,000
to view full Property History (3 earlier records)

Rooms

Floor	Type	Dimensions
Main Level	Living Room	12'3 x 12'3 ft
Main Level	Dining Room	10'4 x 10'4 ft
Main Level	Primary Bedroom	10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level	Bedroom	10'5 x 10'5 ft
Basement Level	Walk-In Closet	7'0 x 7'0 ft
Main Level	Foyer	10'3 x 10'3 ft

Bathrooms

Floor	Ensuite	Pieces
Main Level	Yes	#5
Main Level	No	#3

Listed by: Royal LePage Westside

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.

About the building: The Laureates

5628 Birney Avenue, University VW, Vancouver

The Laureates building details

Building

Built: 2016
Homes: 214 in 21 storeys
Construction: Frame - Metal, Concrete
Title: Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Strata plan: BCP26848
Managed by: Associa BC
Parking: Garage: Underground, Add. Parking Avail.
Lockers: Limited
Strata fee covers: WaterSnow removalSewerRecreation FacilityManagementHot WaterHeatGasGardeningGarbage PickupCaretaker

Bylaws on record

Pets: Restricted; Cats and dogs OK, max 2
Rentals: Allowed

Market at The Laureates

For sale: 4
Median ask: $1.15M
Median $/sqft: $1,046
Days on market: 115
Sold, past year: 11

This home

$977/sqft, 6.6% below the building median of $1,046.

Leasehold prepaid-Strata, not freehold strata. Ask for the lease expiry date, the prepaid rent position, and which lenders will finance it.

Homes for sale at The Laureates, Vancouver Recent sold listings in The Laureates, Vancouver

From MLS® and public strata records. Verify against the current Form B and registered bylaws.

Map, sell speed & climate

SkyTrain 7.65 km · University Hill Secondary School 8.4/10 · 0.65 km · crime average · sell-speed score 57/100 (moderate pace) · flood lower risk · wildfire low

Map & area Sell speed Climate risk

Map & Neighbourhood

Nearby Restaurants, Cafes & Shops

Shopping (10 nearby)

éliane hair and spa · 280 m · Hairdresser
Wesbrook eyecare · 343 m · Optician
A perfect 10 nail spa · 350 m · Beauty Shop

Restaurants (9 nearby)

Poke by ryuu · 307 m · Restaurant
Jugo juice · 314 m · Fast Food
Togo sushi · 333 m · Restaurant

Cafes (3 nearby)

Blenz coffee · 319 m · Cafe
Starbucks · 433 m · Cafe
Field house cafe · 740 m · Cafe

Groceries (2 nearby)

Doughgirls · 376 m · Bakery
Bc liquor store · 407 m · Beverages

Healthcare (2 nearby)

Shoppers drug mart · 419 m · Healthcare
Save-on-foods pharmacy · 462 m · Healthcare

Transit (1 nearby)

Bus stop eastbound w 16 ave @ pacific spirit park · 813 m · Transit

Public Schools

Secondary
University Hill Secondary School: Above Average 0.65 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 2.2 km 7.3/10
Elementary, Secondary
St George's School: Above Average 2.41 km 10/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave: 0.31 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Yvr-Airport Stn: 7.65 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

57 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,014,492

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

Unlikely — not in floodplain

Railway / Skytrain noise

Unlikely — 7.65 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

56 DOM

Average

University VW avg

49 DOM

Average

Vancouver avg

49 DOM

Faster market

709 5628 Birney Avenue has a sell-speed score of 57/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 1.6% 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 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.

Climate Risk for V6S 0H7

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V6S 0H7, over the next 30 years.

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. Nearest station: Vancouver International Airport #2, Richmond (~9.4 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Schools NearBy

12 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 652 m
Norma Rose Point Elementary Junior	Public	Grades Served K-8	Catchment Info —	7.8 / 10	Distance 853 m
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.19 KM
St Regis Secondary School	Independent	Grades Served —	Catchment Info —	7.3 / 10	Distance 2.20 KM
University Hill Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-5	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.32 KM
St George's School	Independent	Grades Served 1-12	Catchment Info —	9.4 / 10	Distance 2.41 KM
Queen Mary Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	7.9 / 10	Distance 2.43 KM
West Point Grey Academy	Independent	Grades Served K-12	Catchment Info —	9.7 / 10	Distance 2.61 KM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School	Independent	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	8.6 / 10	Distance 2.73 KM
Pacific Spirit School	Independent	Grades Served K-6	Catchment Info —	N/A	Distance 2.74 KM
Lord Byng Secondary School	Public	Grades Served 8-12	Catchment Info —	8.1 / 10	Distance 2.85 KM
Southlands Elementary School	Public	Grades Served K-7	Catchment Info —	6.3 / 10	Distance 2.99 KM

Pre-computed routes from 709 5628 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC

709 5628 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC YVR-Airport 7.6 km

121 min

Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Station

By transit (Skytrain)

Downtown Vancouver via YVR-Airport → Waterfront
121 min
Metrotown, Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Metrotown
139 min
SFU Burnaby via YVR-Airport → Production Way
146 min
Richmond Centre via YVR-Airport → Brighouse
108 min
YVR Airport
95 min

By car (off-peak)

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

Calculate your commute

709 5628 Birney Ave, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 7.6 km from YVR-Airport, with a 121 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Southbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave (0.31 km).

Walkability & Transit Near 709 5628 Birney Avenue

Very Walkable 79

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Very Bikeable 88

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Costs & calculators

Monthly cost about $4,782/month · rent estimate $3,592/month · owning catches up with renting by year 6 · cash flow if rented −$1,433/month

Mortgage Cash flow Rent estimate Rent vs own

Mortgage Calculator for 709 5628 Birney Avenue

$4,782 /month

Principal & Interest $4,022

Property Taxes $205

Maintenance fee $555

The estimated monthly cost of 709 5628 Birney Avenue, Vancouver is $4,782: $4,022 principal and interest with 20% down over 30 years at 4.45%, plus $205 property tax and $555 strata fee.

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All figures are informational estimates by EstateBlock.com; actual mortgage payments and insurance rates vary by many factors.

Investment Cashflow Calculator

−$1,433 /month

Mortgage Payment $4,022

Monthly Cash Flow −$1,433

Break Even Down Payment 49%

Cap Rate -1.7%

Cash on Cash -8.6%

If 709 5628 Birney Avenue, Vancouver were rented at $3,592 a month with 5% vacancy, it would fall $1,433 a month short of the mortgage and carrying costs; about 49% 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 709 5628 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

$3,592 / month

Rent $3,592

Own $4,782

Principal: $1,293/mo Interest, tax, insurance, fees: $3,489/mo

Example shown is the principal portion at year 5 of the mortgage. It grows over the loan: ~$1,083/mo (year 1) → ~$2,518/mo (year 20) → ~$3,756/mo (year 29).

Net cost to own at year 5 ~$3,489/mo About $103/mo less than renting

EstateBlock estimates 709 5628 Birney Avenue, Vancouver would rent for about $3,592 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: 709 5628 Birney Avenue

Rent vs own

Owning catches up by year 6

With 20% down ($199,600) at 4.45%: renting is cheaper at first, but principal paydown closes the gap

Principal paid off by year 5 $71,148

Principal paid off by year 10 $159,989

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 709 5628 Birney Avenue, Vancouver is cheaper at first, but owning catches up by year 6, with $71,148 of principal paid off by year 5 and $159,989 by year 10.