5521 Columbia St, Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3070586

$3,999,000
Est. Mortgage $17,692/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1709 sqft
2340 $ /sqft
1946 built
$3,999,000
Est. $17,692/mo with 20% down
Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver
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Property Details for 5521 Columbia Street

INVESTORS! DEVELOPERS! To be sold together with 5507 Columbia Street, offering a combined frontage of 98 ft and depth of 115 ft (11,275 sqft)Northwest Corner lot for 14 units Townhomes development! Prime Cambie Corridor. Excellent Investment to Hold Own to Live, Rent Out, Build and Develop. Approved for Townhomes.1.2 FSR. Quiet and Convenient neighbourhood in a very desirable location and future Oakridge Town Centre. Steps to Queen Elizabeth Park, tennis, Pitch and Putt, Oakridge Shopping, Canada Line, Minutes to Downtown, UBC, Richmond, Airport, Langara College, Golf Course. Walk to shops, banks, medical, dental offices. Charming 3 bedroom character home has been lovingly tenanted. Don't Miss this Golden Opportunity to own this attractive piece of Vancouver real estate!

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 809
Basement Features None
Fireplace 1
Heating Type Forced Air
# of Kitchens 1
Flooring Hardwood, Mixed
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

Price $3,999,000
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Bathrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 2
Half Bathrooms 0
Floor Area Total (sqft) 1709
Year Built 1946
Age Of Building 80
Building Type Single Family Residence
Property Type Residential
Architecture Style Rancher/Bungalow w/Bsmt.
Stories 2
Ownership Type Freehold NonStrata
Utility Type Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Utility Sewer Public Sewer
Water (WaterSource) Public
Parking Type Carport Single
Total Parking Spaces 1

Lot & Land

Lot Size 5635
Lot Size Depth Feet
Lot Size Frontage 49
MLS® # R3070586
Area Vancouver West
Neighbourhood Cambie
City Vancouver
Postal Code V5Y 3H5
Gross Taxes $11,612.8
Zoning RS-1

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3070586 / Active 11-25-2025 $3,999,000
R2882750 / Expired 05-13-2024 $4,300,000
Rooms
Floor Type Dimensions
Main Level Living Room 12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level Dining Room 10' x 10' ft
Main Level Kitchen 10'6 x 10'6 ft
Main Level Bedroom 12'6 x 12'6 ft
Main Level Bedroom 11' x 11' ft
Basement Level Recreation Room 16'6 x 16'6 ft
Basement Level Bedroom 14'6 x 14'6 ft
Basement Level Workshop 20'9 x 20'9 ft
Basement Level Utility 10' x 10' ft
Bathrooms
Floor Ensuite Pieces
Main Level No #4
Basement No #3

Listed by: Multiple 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

Elementary
Sir Wm Van Horne Elementary School
Average
0.52 km
6.2/10

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

Private Schools

Elementary
St. Andrew's
1.43 km
Secondary
King David High School
0.92 km

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Westbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St
0.22 km
Skytrain
Skytrain @ Oakridge-41St Stn
0.43 km

Crime Rate

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

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Above Average
40.7%
No Certificate/Degree
Average
12.6%
Owner Occupied
Below Average
42.8%
Employment Rate
Average
62.4%

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

No data
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Market conditions
Market conditions unavailable
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 0.43 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 CAMBIE compares
This property
226 DOM
Listed
Cambie avg
Vancouver avg

5521 Columbia Street has a sell-speed score of 50/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is may take several weeks to attract serious offers.

Climate Risk for V5Y 3H5

Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V5Y 3H5, 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 B / Good

Annual avg PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: Vancouver Clark Drive, Vancouver (~3.7 km). Annual avg AQHI 2.2 — Low Risk.

Heat Low

Vancouver currently sees ~1 days 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

Schools NearBy

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance
Schools Near 5521 Columbia Street

Pre-computed routes from 5521 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC

By transit (Skytrain)

  • Downtown Vancouver via Oakridge-41st → Waterfront
    20 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Oakridge-41st → Metrotown
    38 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Oakridge-41st → Production Way
    45 min
  • Richmond Centre via Oakridge-41st → Brighouse
    21 min
  • YVR Airport via Oakridge-41st → YVR-Airport
    22 min

By car (off-peak)

  • Downtown Vancouver via HWY 1 / Grandview
    7 min
  • Metrotown, Burnaby via Lougheed Hwy
    9 min
  • SFU Burnaby via Gaglardi Way
    17 min
  • Richmond Centre via No. 3 Rd
    9 min
  • YVR Airport via Bridgeport / Sea Island
    8 min

Calculate your commute

5521 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC is ideally located for commuters. The property is 0.4 km from Oakridge-41st, with a 20 min SkyTrain ride to Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station). The closest bus stop is Westbound W 41 Ave @ Columbia St (0.22 km). Walk Score Transit rating: Excellent Transit (75/100).

Walkability & Transit Near 5521 Columbia Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 87

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 75

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
86

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

BC Assessment Value — 5521 Columbia Street

2026 assessed value, sourced from City of Vancouver open data (PID 010-701-443).
Total Assessed Value (2026)
$2,661,600
-8.6% YoY
-0.7%/yr over 4 yr
2022 Value Trend 2026
Land
$2,632,000
Buildings
$29,600
Year Built
1946
Class
Residential Inclusive
Zoning
R1-1
Property Tax
$11,559
Year Land Improvements Total Assessed YOY Change
2026 $2,632,000 $29,600 $2,661,600
-8.6%
2025 $2,879,000 $34,100 $2,913,100
-3.1%
2024 $2,997,000 $10,000 $3,007,000
-0.6%
2023 $3,014,000 $10,000 $3,024,000
+10.3%
2022 $2,732,000 $10,000 $2,742,000

Mortgage Calculator for 5521 Columbia Street

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $968
Maintenance fee 0
Financing 80% of the $3,999,000 asking price over 30 years at 4% results in approximately $16,241/month in total estimated carrying costs, $968 property tax.
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This listing generates an estimated $8,737/month in rental income, leaving a -$7,795/month cashflow at current carrying costs. Investors targeting break-even would need roughly 61% down.
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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Cambie, Vancouver

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This Home $3,999,000
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Comparable data is unavailable at the neighbourhood level. City-wide in Vancouver, similar Single Family Residences average $1,827,500 across 5 active listings — this listing is 118.8% above the Vancouver 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 Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy

Listing Agent & Brokerage

Dan Marusin
Dan Marusin
Renanza Realty
778-918-5990
Award-Winning REALTOR® with 11+ Years of Experience Serving Greater Vancouver

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Walkability & Transit Near 5521 Columbia Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 87

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 75

Transit Score - Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
86

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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