One of 3 lots offered as a LAND ASSEMBLY with FSR 4, 12-storeys buildable in District of North Vancouver (DNV). Corner of Bond and Orwell beside TransLink’s newly upgraded Phibbs Exchange Bus Loop. This property — along with neighbouring lots — sits within the coveted Tier 4 Transit-Oriented Development Area (First Ring), allowing for up to 12 storeys and a 4.0 FSR before variances, per DNV’s website (buyer to confirm). Perfectly location with LANEWAY ACCESS, the lot is 4,026 sq ft, extending into the cul-de-sac leading directly to Phibbs Exchange. Three lots total 19,866 SQ FT! A short walk to the EVOLVING SEYLYNN VILLAGE, surrounded by new parks, shops, services, and access to the North Shore’s connector, Spirit Trail. Quick access to 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® # | R3078695 |
| Area | North Vancouver |
| Neighbourhood | Lynnmour |
| City | North Vancouver |
| Postal Code | V7J 2G2 |
| Gross Taxes | $7,018.85 |
| Zoning | RS4 |
| 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 44/100, placing it in the "May take longer than the area average to sell" band. The listing is priced in line with comparable active properties in Lynnmour. The local market is currently a Buyer's Market with a sales-to-active ratio of 11.2% and an area average of 47 days on market — buyers have more leverage. With only 223 competing homes currently listed, this property has significant competition. Based on these signals, EstateBlock predicts this listing is could take longer than the area average to sell.
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 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: ~29.8 °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.
| School | Type | Grades Served | Catchment Info | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Based on 2 comparable active Single Family Residences in Lynnmour, the average asking price is $1,798,267. This listing is priced 11.2% above the neighbourhood average.
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