Royal Oak Fringe

Royal Oak Apartments

Royal Oak Apartments is a boutique 1981 freehold-strata building at 5155 Imperial Street with just 15 homes. The three-storey wood-frame low-rise pairs substantial balconies, mature landscaping, storage and secure under-building parking with a short walk to Royal Oak Station.

original architectural daylight interpretation of Royal Oak Apartments at 5155 Imperial Street

Building snapshot

Address
5155 Imperial Street
Completion year
1981
Developer
Unknown / Needs Verification
Builder
Unknown / Needs Verification
Building type
Boutique three-storey low-rise condominium with 15 homes
Height
3 storeys
Unit count
15
Construction
Wood-frame construction on a concrete perimeter foundation with stucco, brick, glass and wood-siding exterior finishes; public sources report no full rainscreen
Tenure
Freehold strata, Strata Plan NWS1850
Near station
Royal Oak / district transit context
Parking
Secure under-building / underground parking is reported; verify the assigned stall, access and current EV rules for each home
Storage
Storage lockers and generous in-suite storage are reported; verify each home's exact locker entitlement
Micro-location
Royal Oak Fringe

What this building is known for

Its unusually small strata, established low-rise character and transit access make Royal Oak Apartments a distinct alternative to Metrotown's larger concrete towers, while age-related envelope, roof, mechanical and reserve planning deserve careful review.

Buyer due-diligence checklist

Use these building-specific prompts to structure your document review and professional inspections. They identify questions to investigate, not conclusions about condition.

Construction and major systems

Review the current depreciation report and strata minutes for the building envelope, roof, balconies, drainage, insurance and acoustic concerns. Confirm which components are common property and whether major work is planned.

Age and capital planning

As a 1981 building, the condition and renewal history of original or replaced systems matters more than age alone. Review completed and planned work involving piping, elevators, roofs, envelope, parkade and mechanical systems.

Parking, storage and ownership details

The profile identifies the tenure as Freehold strata, Strata Plan NWS1850. General parking information is available, but the legal stall designation, use rights and any allocation to a specific home must be confirmed. General storage information is available, but the locker designation and use rights must be confirmed.

Location and future change

Royal Oak Apartments is grouped within Royal Oak Fringe, with the broader Metrotown and Royal Oak transit network providing the relevant transit context. Test the actual walking route at the times you expect to travel, and review nearby active or proposed development for potential changes to noise, access, outlook and construction activity.

Explore this part of Metrotown

Royal Oak & Southwest Metrotown

Lower-density than the Metrotown core, with a broad selection of wood-frame, townhouse and mid-rise communities near Royal Oak.

Royal Oak Station guide

Similar and nearby buildings

Continue with buildings that share this area, station context, building type or a similar completion period.

Common buyer questions

What type of building is Royal Oak Apartments?

Royal Oak Apartments is profiled as completed in 1981, 3 storeys, 15 strata homes or lots, boutique three-storey low-rise condominium with 15 homes, wood-frame construction on a concrete perimeter foundation with stucco, brick, glass and wood-siding exterior finishes; public sources report no full rainscreen. Confirm these details against current strata, title and property records before relying on them.

What should buyers review before purchasing at Royal Oak Apartments?

Review the current depreciation report and strata minutes for the building envelope, roof, balconies, drainage, insurance and acoustic concerns. Confirm which components are common property and whether major work is planned. As a 1981 building, the condition and renewal history of original or replaced systems matters more than age alone. Review completed and planned work involving piping, elevators, roofs, envelope, parkade and mechanical systems.

Are parking and storage confirmed at Royal Oak Apartments?

The profile identifies the tenure as Freehold strata, Strata Plan NWS1850. General parking information is available, but the legal stall designation, use rights and any allocation to a specific home must be confirmed. General storage information is available, but the locker designation and use rights must be confirmed.

Where is Royal Oak Apartments within Metrotown?

Royal Oak Apartments is grouped within Royal Oak Fringe, with the broader Metrotown and Royal Oak transit network providing the relevant transit context. Test the actual walking route at the times you expect to travel, and review nearby active or proposed development for potential changes to noise, access, outlook and construction activity.