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279 Orwell St, North Vancouver BC – House for Sale – MLS® R3161988

279 Orwell Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 2G2

North Vancouver Houses for Sale

48 days on the market

$1,999,900

Est. Mortgage $8,848/mo

Listing updated: Sep 18, 2026 at 10:21am

EstateBlock checked: Oct 25, 2026 at 07:45am

0 Beds

0 Baths

2409 sqft

830 $ /sqft

1980 built

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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

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

47 / 100

Overall sell-speed score

Moderate pace expected

Price competition grade

Avg comparable: $1,703,915

Balanced

Market conditions

Balanced market — steady conditions

Flood Risk

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

48 DOM

Average

Lynnmour avg

41 DOM

Average

North Vancouver avg

41 DOM

Faster market

279 Orwell Street has a sell-speed score of 47/100, placing it in the "Expected to sell at a moderate pace" band. The listing is priced 14.8% above comparable active properties in Lynnmour. 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. 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 —	N/A	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

Car-Dependent 70

Walk Score - Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Some Transit 0

Transit Score - Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus

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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