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523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

Vancouver,University VW
List Price$1,119,900Est. $5,211/month
Beds3
Baths2
Sq Ft1,168

About 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

Dwelling Type:Apartment/Condo
Structure:Multi Family, Residential Attached
Year Built:2013
Floor Area (sq. ft.):1,168
Parking:1 parking spot
Stories:—
Property Taxes:$2,427.74 /yr (2025)
Maintenance Fee:$453.96/mo
Pets:Yes With Restrictions
Status:For Sale
MLS® #:R3158475
Added: (2 months ago)
Updated:
Provided by:Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd.
Area:Vancouver West
Sub Area:University VW
MLS Reciprocity

Apartment/Condo for sale at 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue Vancouver, BC V6S 0C5, Canada, Metro Vancouver, Lower Mainland. 1,168 sqft • University VW • List Price $1,119,900. UNIQUE & RARE 3 BED + DEN S/E CORNER UNIT !! Located in the UBC Wesbrook Village, this beautiful 6-storey low-rise building "Yu" is built by International Development Modern Green Development, designed by Perkins + Will. This stunning + bright unit features Bosch & Leibherr kitchen appliances, composite stone counter top, wide engineered hardwood flooring and soundproof walls. This special floorplan boasts plenty of natural light, storage space-including large walk-in closet off the master & a covered balcony. Great neighbourhood surrounded by walking & cycling trails, forest and beaches. Walk to UBC, U-hill Elementary and Secondary, groceries, restaurants, community center, and all public transits. Everything you need +more! This one of a kind corner unit is a must see! Open House Sat 2-4

523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6S 0C5 (MLS® R3158475) is a 3 bed, 2 bath Apartment/Condo for sale, listed at $1,119,900 and added to Strawhomes.com on August 24, 2026. The apartment is 1,168 square feet and was built in 2013. At $1,119,900, the estimated mortgage is $5,211 per month with 20% down, a 5% interest rate and a 25-year amortization. The apartment is in the University VW Condos neighbourhood of Vancouver, with more listings under Vancouver Apartments for sale. The neighbourhoods whose centres are closest to the apartment are Point Grey, Dunbar and MacKenzie Heights.

Details

Property

Area Minor
University VW
Postal Code
V6S 0C5
Property Sub Type
Apartment/Condo
Year Built
2013
Size (Interior)
1,168 sqft
Building Area Total
1,168 sqft
Area Major
Vancouver West
Property Type
Residential
Status
Active
Last Modified
2026-11-06
Province
British Columbia
Date first appeared on site
2026-08-24
Features
2 baths, 3 beds, Apartment/Condo

Inside

Full Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
Laundry Features
In Unit
Rooms
Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Kitchen Appliances
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave
Bedrooms
3
Window Features
Window Coverings, Insulated Windows
Interior Features
Elevator

Building

Roof
Asphalt
Floor Area Below Grade
Heating
Baseboard
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Structure
Multi Family, Residential Attached
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
Other Equipment
Intercom
Common Walls
Corner Unit
Construction
Concrete, Brick (Exterior)
Exterior Features
Garden, Balcony

Parking

Parking Space (A)
1
Parking Features
Underground, Garage Door Opener
Garage
Yes

Fees

Gross Taxes
$2,427.74
Tax Year
2025
Maintenance Fee
$453.96/month
Common Elements Included
Bike Room, Clubhouse, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal

Utilities

Utilities
Community, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer
Water Source
Public

Highlights

Building Amenities
Bike Room, Clubhouse, Trash, Maintenance Grounds, Gas, Management, Sewer, Snow Removal

Listing Details

MLS® Number
R3158475
Ownership
Leasehold prepaid-Strata
Age
13 years
Main Floor Finished Area
1,168 sqft
Listing Source
GVR – FVREB – CADREB – BCNREB – Resi
Pets Allowed
Yes With Restrictions

Additional Property Details

Above Grade Finished Area
Below Grade Finished Area
Basement Finished Area
Main Floor Finished Area
Main Level Bathrooms
Age of Building
Legal Description
Distance to Transit
Rentals Allowed
Management Company
Restrictions
Age Restriction
Fireplace Features
Patio & Porch
Fencing
Covered Parking Places

Rooms

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Sold History Listing records and last sold date for 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

MLS® #DateEventPrice
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Recently Sold Homes Near MLS® R3158475 - Sold Data

Here are some recent Vancouver condos for sale that sold in University VW, including the days on market. The view sold data is from MLS® listing data using nearby neighbourhoods.

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    Sold price
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    Date sold
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    Size
    994 sqft
    Days on market
    136

  • 212 3581 Ross Drive, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Size
    1,227 sqft
    Days on market
    129

  • 112 - 5779 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

    Sold price
    $X,XXX,XXX
    Date sold
    Xxx XX, XXXX
    Size
    1,313 sqft
    Days on market
    50
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Tax history - BC Assessment

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Location

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Monthly mortgage payment
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Monthly total incl. strata
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Neighbourhood

Nearby Amenities, Schools, Commute and Travel Times near - 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

AreaAvg. PriceUpdated
This Home$1,119,900Aug 24, 2026
Vancouver$1,920,026Nov 6, 2026
University VW$2,237,906Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

Grocery Stores

  • Save-On-Foods0.15 km · 5945 Berton Avenue
  • Granville Island Produce @ University1.45 km
  • H-Mart Express1.54 km

Malls

  • Jericho Village Shopping Centre3.93 km · 2083 Alma Street
  • Arbutus Shopping Centre5.89 km · 4255 Arbutus Street
  • Denman Place Mall8.10 km · 1030 Denman Street

Pharmacy

  • Save-On-Foods Pharmacy UBC0.14 km · 5945 Berton Avenue
  • University Pharmacy1.52 km · 5754 University Boulevard
  • Shoppers Drug Mart1.55 km

Liquor

  • BC Liquor Stores0.11 km · 3313 Shrum Lane
  • Parkway Liquor Store1.50 km · 2136 Western Parkway
  • JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits3.79 km · 4474 Dunbar Street

Libraries

  • Woodward Library1.49 km · 2198 Health Sciences Mall
  • Irving K. Barber Learning Centre1.98 km · 1961 East Mall
  • X̱wi7x̱wa Library2.00 km · 1985 West Mall

Entertainment & Sports

Movie Theaters

  • Dunbar Theatre3.76 km · 4555 Dunbar Street
  • Fifth Avenue Cinemas6.74 km · 2110 Burrard St
  • The Cinematheque8.41 km · 1131 Howe Street

Restaurants

  • Togo Sushi UBC0.06 km · 3380 Shrum Lane
  • Chef Hung Taiwanese Beef Noodle0.09 km
  • Wildlight Kitchen + Bar1.36 km · 5380 University Blvd #107

Nightlife

  • Magda's Late Night Market1.33 km · 2525 West Mall
  • Westward Ho! Public House & Grill Room1.37 km · 5185 University Boulevard
  • Mahony & Sons Public House1.58 km · 5990 University Boulevard

Arenas

  • Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre0.51 km · 6066 Thunderbird Blvd
  • Thunderbird Stadium0.87 km · 6288 Stadium Rd
  • BC Place Stadium9.25 km · 777 Pacific Blvd

Health and Fitness

Fitness

  • Wesbrook Community Centre0.14 km · 3335 Webber Ln
  • UBC BodyWorks Fitness Centre0.91 km
  • TRAIN by FW1.47 km · 2155 Allison Rd #230

Yoga

  • The Hot Box Yoga0.10 km
  • Moksha Yoga Vancouver3.93 km · 2083 Alma Street
  • The Path Yoga Centre3.96 km

Golf

  • University Golf Club Driving Range1.28 km · 5185 University Blvd
  • Quinn Vilneff Golf1.31 km · 5185 University Blvd
  • University Golf Club1.36 km · 5185 University Blvd

Hospitals

  • UBC Hospital - Detwiller Pavilion1.36 km · 2255 Wesbrook Mall
  • UBC Hospital - Koerner Pavilion1.40 km · 2211 Wesbrook Mall
  • BC Children's Hospital - Ambulatory Care Building7.90 km · 4480 Oak Street

Parks

Parks Nearby

  • Mundell Park0.07 km
  • Nobel Park0.16 km
  • Smith Park0.40 km

Trails Nearby

  • Long Trail0.81 km
  • Pacific Spirit Regional Park1.47 km
  • Nature Trail1.66 km

Public Recreation Center

  • West Point Grey Community Centre2.97 km · 4397 W 2nd Ave
  • Dunbar Community Centre3.81 km · 4747 Dunbar St
  • Kitsilano War Memorial Community Centre5.44 km · 2690 Larch St

Museum

  • MY Williams Geological Museum1.40 km · 6339 Stores Rd
  • BC Golf Museum1.91 km · 2545 Blanca St
  • UBC Museum of Anthropology2.46 km · 6393 NW Marine Dr

University & College

  • The University of British Columbia1.01 km
  • UBC Robson Square8.77 km
  • VanWest College8.85 km

Preschools

  • University Hill Preschool1.13 km · 5210 University Boulevard
  • University Hill Kinderclub (School Age)2.30 km · 5395 Chancellor Boulevard
  • Wesbrook Parent Participation Preschool2.52 km · 4405 West 8th Avenue

Daycares

  • Acadia Day Care Centre0.76 km · 2865 Revelstoke Court
  • Kittiwake Group Day Care0.80 km · 2815 Revelstoke Court
  • Sandpiper Group Day Care0.81 km · 2805 Revelstoke

Downtown

  • Downtown Vancouver9.18 km
  • Downtown Richmond12.20 km
  • Downtown Burnaby20.60 km

Skytrain Station

  • King Edward Station Skytrain8.63 km
  • Yaletown–Roundhouse Station Skytrain8.69 km
  • Broadway–City Hall Station Skytrain8.84 km

Bus Stations

  • Northbound Wesbrook Mall @ Birney Ave0.15 km
  • Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Discovery St0.18 km
  • Eastbound W 10 Ave @ Crown St0.20 km
  • Northbound Main St @ E 57 Ave0.26 km
  • Westbound W 16 Ave @ Wesbrook Mall0.28 km

Airports

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR)7.46 km
  • Boundary Bay Airport (CZBB)25.88 km
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)67.86 km

Seabus

  • Waterfront Stn Seabus Northbound9.75 km

BC Ferries

  • BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay13.65 km
  • BC Ferries Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal28.32 km

West Coast Express

  • Waterfront Station West Coast Express9.71 km · 601 W Cordova St
  • Moody Centre Station West Coast Express28.41 km

Public

  • University Hill Secondary0.29 km
  • University Hill Elementary2.34 km · 5395 Chancellor Blvd
  • Queen Mary2.75 km · 2000 Trimble St
  • Queen Elizabeth2.82 km · 4102 16th Ave W
  • Lord Byng3.19 km
  • Kitsilano5.33 km

Private

  • St George's School2.67 km · 4175 W 29th Ave
  • West Point Grey Academy2.96 km · 4125 West 8th Avenue
  • SelfDesign Learning Community (DL)3.09 km

About: 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

With 2,243 Vancouver Apartment/Condos for sale, finding your perfect home will be easy.

This leasehold apartment/condo was built in 2013 and is currently listed at $959 per square foot. Monthly strata fees for this unit are $453.96. The property offers 1 parking space, a garage. Annual property taxes were assessed at $2,428 in 2025.

Located in the city of Vancouver, within the province of British Columbia, the address 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue resides in the University VW neighbourhood of Vancouver.

Other communities nearby are Point Grey, Dunbar and MacKenzie Heights. Birney has 28 homes currently on the market, while the district of University VW has 170 postings on the market. That's just 3.8% of the 4,526 total listings for sale in the city of Vancouver. The average listed price of an apartment/condo in University VW is $1,146,570, with an estimated mortgage of $5,362 per month.* That is 1.1 times the average list price of $1,086,254 for an apartment/condo in Vancouver.

The average University VW listed apartments/condo is 988 sq ft, has 2 beds, and 2 baths.

The majority of properties for sale in the community around 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue are apartments/condos, not detached houses.

The monthly payment amount is an approximation calculated loan requiring a 20% down payment at a 5% rate for a 5-year mortgage term

MLS®#: R3158475 · $1,119,900 · 3 bedroom apartment/condo in University VW Vancouver.

FAQs About 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

What is the square footage of 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, MLS® R3158475?
This condo, MLS® R3158475, has a size of 1,168 sqft. This is above the average square footage for a condo in the University VW neighbourhood, which is 988 sqft.
What are nearby schools to this condo?
Nearby secondary schools include University Hill, West Point Grey Academy and SelfDesign Learning Community (DL). Nearby elementary schools include University Hill, St George's and Queen Mary.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in this condo, MLS® R3158475.
Does this condo have parking available?
Yes, there is parking available for this condo with 1 spot.
What are annual taxes for this condo?
Annual taxes for this home are estimated at $2,428 per year based on 2025 tax year reports.
Is this condo walkable?
With a Walk Score™ of 86, this home is considered very walkable with many errands that can be accomplished by foot and close transit options.
Does this condo, MLS® R3158475, have any upcoming open houses?
Yes, the next open house for this condo is on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
How does this condo compare to other homes selling in University VW, Vancouver?
This home is listed at 2.3% below average condo prices for University VW and has been on the market for 33 days longer than the typical home in that neighbourhood.
What building is this condo a part of?
This condo is part of the building 5955 Birney Avenue and other units for sale include unit 619, unit 512, unit 621 and unit 616.

Apartment/Condo for sale in Vancouver West, Vancouver, BC, MLS® R3158475

This Apartment/Condo is an attached property that is currently for sale and was listed on August 24, 2026, or listed 2 months ago on our web site. This condo is for sale and is located in the neighbourhood of University VW. It was built in the year of 2013, or 13 years old. The full mailing address is 523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0C5. It has 3 beds & 2 baths. The list price of this condo is $1,119,900 and the living area is 1,168 sq ft, or $959 per square foot. The monthly strata fee is $454 and the ownership is leasehold prepaid-strata.

523 - 5955 Birney Avenue, Vancouver

Upcoming Open Houses

The postal code V6S 0C5 has an open house in Vancouver British Columbia Canada on Sat, Nov 7 from 2 pm to 4 pm. This University VW condo for sale is one of Lower Mainlands best priced properties in the University VW neighbourhood.

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Home Value

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Price History

You can see Price History, house prices, Walk Score, and property disclosure above. The data relating to real estate on this website (MLS® R3158475) comes in part from the Vancouver MLS® Reciprocity program of either Greater Vancouver REALTORS® (GVR), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB).