279 Orwell St, North Vancouver BC - Single Family Residence for Sale - MLS# R3161988

1 day on the market
$1,999,900
Est. Mortgage $8,848/mo
Listing updated:
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0 Beds
0 Baths
2409 sqft
830 $ /sqft
1980 built
NEW
1 day on the market
$1,999,900
Est. $8,848/mo with 20% down
Listing updated:
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Property Details for 279 Orwell Street

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.

Interior Features

Basement Finished Area (sqft) 1219
Basement Features Partially Finished
Heating Type Electric
# of Kitchens 0
Foundation Other

Exterior Features

Roof Asphalt
Structures Residential Detached

Building Details

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 & Land

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

Property Timeline

Status Date Price
R3161988 / Active 09-07-2026 $1,999,900
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Rooms
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.

Map & Neighbourhood

Private Schools

Elementary
North Star Montessori Elementary School
0.76 km
Elementary,Secondary
Kenneth Gordon
Below Average 0.83 km 3.8/10

Closest Transit

Bus Stop
Phibbs Exchange @ Bay 6
0.1 km
Skytrain
Seabus Station @ Lonsdale Quay
3.89 km

Crime Rate

Total Crime Rate
Low
Violent Crime Rate
Low
Property Crime Rate
Below Average

Demographics

Post-Secondary Education
Average 30.6%
No Certificate/Degree
Below Average 10.1%
Owner Occupied
Above Average 74.2%
Employment Rate
Above Average 66.1%

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

56 / 100
Overall sell-speed score
Moderate pace expected
Price competition grade
No comparable data
Balanced
Market conditions
Balanced market — steady conditions
Flood Risk (FEMA/BC)
Unlikely — not in floodplain
Railway / Skytrain noise
Unlikely — 3.89 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 LYNNMOUR compares
This property
1 DOM
Very fast
Lynnmour avg
41 DOM
Average
North vancouver avg
41 DOM
Slower market

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.

Climate Risk for V7J 2G2

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).

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 5.3 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.

Heat Moderate

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.

Precipitation Increasing

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.

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

Shopping (18 nearby)

  • Lynnmour · 191 m · Post Office
  • Bmo bank of montreal · 268 m · Bank
  • Different bikes · 277 m · Bicycle Shop

Restaurants (11 nearby)

  • Stuffies pastries cafe · 111 m · Restaurant
  • A&w · 184 m · Fast Food
  • Tour de feast · 189 m · Restaurant

Groceries (10 nearby)

  • All natural & exotic meats · 242 m · Butcher
  • Don chendo · 301 m · Supermarket
  • Wildeye beer store · 353 m · Beverages

Cafes (4 nearby)

  • Starbucks · 843 m · Cafe
  • Jj bean · 901 m · Cafe
  • Belmondo cafe · 911 m · Cafe

Healthcare (1 nearby)

  • Shoppers drug mart · 975 m · Healthcare

Parks & Recreation (1 nearby)

  • Seymour creek golf centre · 370 m · Golf Course

Transit (1 nearby)

  • Bus stop westbound e keith rd @ mountain hwy · 922 m · Transit

Schools NearBy

15 Schools are within 3km

School Type Grades Served Catchment Info Rating Distance

North Star Montessori Elementary School

Independent

Grades Served

K

Catchment Info

0

Distance

762 m

Kenneth Gordon

Independent

Grades Served

Catchment Info

5.6 / 10

Distance

827 m

Lynnmour Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

5.0 / 10

Distance

872 m

Brooksbank Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.7 / 10

Distance

1.93 KM

Eastview Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

7.0 / 10

Distance

2.17 KM

Windsor Secondary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

6.9 / 10

Distance

2.46 KM

Ridgeway Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.4 / 10

Distance

2.49 KM

Seymour Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.1 / 10

Distance

2.49 KM

West Coast Christian School

Independent

Grades Served

K-12

Catchment Info

6.0 / 10

Distance

2.62 KM

Sir John Franklin Community School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

6.7 / 10

Distance

2.68 KM

Lions Gate Christian Academy

Independent

Grades Served

K-12

Catchment Info

8.7 / 10

Distance

2.68 KM

Sutherland Secondary School

Public

Grades Served

8-12

Catchment Info

6.3 / 10

Distance

2.73 KM

Gilmore Community Elementary School

Public

Grades Served

K-7

Catchment Info

7.5 / 10

Distance

2.75 KM

Blueridge Elementary

Public

Grades Served

Catchment Info

4.6 / 10

Distance

2.88 KM

Tillicum Community Annex

Public

Grades Served

K-4

Catchment Info

7.4 / 10

Distance

2.89 KM

Walkability & Transit Near 279 Orwell Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 70

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
80

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Mortgage Calculator for 279 Orwell Street

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Principal & Interest
Property Taxes $361
Maintenance fee 0
A 20% down payment of $399,980 on this $1,999,900 listing yields an estimated mortgage of $7,638/month (30-year fixed, 4%). Total estimated housing cost: $7,999/month, $361 property tax.
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With $4,988/month in estimated rental income against $8,207/month in mortgage payments, the monthly cashflow is -$3,219/month. A 54% down payment would reach break-even.
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Estateblock Rent Estimate for 279 Orwell Street, North vancouver

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Price vs Neighbourhood Average — Lynnmour, North vancouver

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Walkability & Transit Near 279 Orwell Street

Walk Score Badge
Car-Dependent 70

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Transit Score Badge
Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus
Bike Score Badge
Somewhat
Bikeable
80

Bike Score - Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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