Prime LAND ASSEMBLY opportunity in the District of North Vancouver! Located at Bond & Orwell, directly beside the newly upgraded Phibbs Exchange, this property and neighbouring lots are within the Tier 4 Transit-Oriented Development Area (First Ring), supporting potential development up to 12 storeys and 4.0 FSR before variances (buyer to verify with DNV). This 4,026 sq. ft. corner lot offers valuable LANEWAY ACCESS and extends into the cul-de-sac leading directly to Phibbs Exchange. Three-lot assembly totals 19,866 SQ. FT. Steps to the rapidly evolving Seylynn Village, parks, shops, services and Spirit Trail. Exceptional transit connectivity with Highway 1 just two turns away.
| Basement Finished Area (sqft) | 1219 |
|---|---|
| Basement Features | Partially Finished |
| Heating Type | Electric |
| # of Kitchens | 0 |
| Foundation | Other |
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Structures | Residential Detached |
| Price | $1,999,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Bedrooms | 0 |
| Total Bathrooms | 0 |
| Full Bathrooms | 0 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Floor Area Total (sqft) | 2409 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Age Of Building | 46 |
| Building Type | Single Family Residence |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Stories | 2 |
| Ownership Type | Freehold NonStrata |
| Community Features | Shopping Nearby |
| Utility Type | Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected |
| Utility Sewer | Public Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer |
| Water (WaterSource) | Public |
| Parking Type | Open, Lane Access |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Lot Size | 4026 |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Depth | Feet |
| Lot Size Frontage | 33 |
| MLS® # | R3161988 |
| Area | North Vancouver |
| Neighbourhood | Lynnmour |
| City | North Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V7J 2G2 |
| Gross Taxes | $4,336.86 |
| Zoning | RS4 |
| Status | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| R3161988 / Active | 09-07-2026 | $1,999,900 |
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| Floor | Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Main Level | Other | 1190' x 1190' ft |
| Below | Other | 1219' x 1219' ft |
Listed by: The Partners Real Estate & The Partners Real Estate
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.
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279 Orwell Street has a sell-speed score of 56/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is has limited comparable pricing data available. The local market is currently a Balanced Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 13.1% and an area average of 41 days on market — conditions are balanced. With only 336 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.
Natural hazards vary by location and can change over time. The following provides a summary of potential impacts to this area, postal code V7J 2G2, over the next 30 years. Projections use the 2041–2070 period (2050s) under a moderate emissions scenario (SSP2-4.5).
Outside of designated flood hazard zones. Under 10% of buildings in this area have flood risk over the next 30 years.
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.
Annual avg PM2.5 5.3 µg/m³ — meets Canada's CAAQS (BC ENV 2024). Nearest station: North Vancouver Second Narrows, North Vancouver (~0.9 km). Annual avg AQHI 1.9 — Low Risk.
North Vancouver - District currently sees ~1 day 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: ~29.8 °C baseline, ~32.2 °C projected. Tropical nights (>18 °C): ~0 baseline, ~4 projected.
Annual precipitation ~1601 mm (1981–2010 baseline), projected ~1661 mm by the 2050s. Extreme 1-day rainfall: ~53.1 mm baseline, ~59.2 mm projected. Values vary modestly across the Lower Mainland.
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.
15 Schools are within 3km
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
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North Star Montessori Elementary School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK
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0 |
Distance762 m
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Kenneth Gordon |
Independent |
Grades Served—
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5.6 / 10 |
Distance827 m
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Lynnmour Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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5.0 / 10 |
Distance872 m
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Brooksbank Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.7 / 10 |
Distance1.93 KM
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Eastview Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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7.0 / 10 |
Distance2.17 KM
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Windsor Secondary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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6.9 / 10 |
Distance2.46 KM
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Ridgeway Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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Catchment Info—
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6.4 / 10 |
Distance2.49 KM
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Seymour Heights Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.1 / 10 |
Distance2.49 KM
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West Coast Christian School |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Catchment Info—
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6.0 / 10 |
Distance2.62 KM
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Sir John Franklin Community School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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6.7 / 10 |
Distance2.68 KM
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Lions Gate Christian Academy |
Independent |
Grades ServedK-12
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Catchment Info—
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8.7 / 10 |
Distance2.68 KM
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Sutherland Secondary School |
Public |
Grades Served8-12
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6.3 / 10 |
Distance2.73 KM
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Gilmore Community Elementary School |
Public |
Grades ServedK-7
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7.5 / 10 |
Distance2.75 KM
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Blueridge Elementary |
Public |
Grades Served—
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4.6 / 10 |
Distance2.88 KM
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Tillicum Community Annex |
Public |
Grades ServedK-4
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7.4 / 10 |
Distance2.89 KM
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