Village of Anmore · Tri-Cities Luxury
One acre, minimum. The rule that built the village.
Anmore is a separate village bordering Port Moody and Coquitlam, zoned for a one-acre minimum lot. That single rule is why the estates look the way they do: workshop outbuildings, guest houses, paddocks, sport courts, tree-lined driveways, and the kind of privacy you simply cannot buy inside municipal Coquitlam. If what you want is acreage without leaving the Tri-Cities, this is where the conversation starts.
A Note From Craig
Anmore is a small market. Being known in it matters more than being loud about it.
Anmore turns over perhaps 25–40 homes a year. In a market that thin, sellers rarely need to advertise — the best estates often change hands quietly between neighbours and the handful of realtors who are actively working the village. If you're a buyer, you want to be the person those realtors call first. If you're a seller, you want discretion and a short, qualified buyer list — not a public auction.
Either way, the conversation is private. The call is free. There is no obligation.
— Craig Johnston, REALTOR®
Market snapshot — Q2 2026
Anmore is a small, one-acre-minimum market. Here's what the data actually looks like on the ground.
Representative recent Anmore sales
Addresses withheld at clients' request. These are recent comparable sales — the kind of range and velocity you should expect in this submarket.
What You'll Find
Anmore isn't one kind of property — it's five, each with its own buyer and its own price logic.
Executive custom builds.
Newer (post-2010) architecturally designed homes of 5,000–8,500 sq ft on cleared one-to-two-acre parcels. Triple garages, wine rooms, home theatres, gyms, and primary suites designed for aging-in-place. This is the deepest segment of the Anmore market.
Legacy estates on acreage.
Older builds (1985–2005) on larger two-to-five-acre holdings. Character homes, mature landscaping, sometimes small hobby farms. These are the properties where the value is in the land and the holding, not the house — many are redevelopment candidates.
Equestrian properties.
Properties configured for horses: fenced paddocks, barns, tack rooms, riding arenas. Fewer than a dozen true equestrian estates exist in Anmore; they rarely list publicly. Buyer due diligence includes reviewing ALR status and any non-farm use covenants.
Compound-style family holdings.
Main home plus a secondary legal dwelling — carriage house, coach house, or coach-over-garage suite — on a single lot. Popular with multi-generational families or buyers wanting guest/staff quarters. Confirm the secondary dwelling's legal status during due diligence.
Buck Mountain & Sunnyside enclaves.
The village's small pockets of slightly-denser estate subdivisions — still one-acre minimum, but with community road access and shared greenbelts. Lower entry point to Anmore for buyers who want the lifestyle without the maintenance of a fully-rural parcel.
Anmore is one of four distinct Tri-Cities luxury submarkets. If you're comparing it against the alternatives, the Tri-Cities luxury overview lays out how Anmore sits next to Westwood Plateau executive homes, Burke Mountain custom builds, and Belcarra waterfront. Buyers who end up in Anmore often also short-listed Belcarra — the two markets trade acreage for water access.
Market Briefing · Anmore
The numbers that actually matter when you're buying or selling in Anmore.
People don't buy a home in Anmore. They buy the quiet of a walk on their own driveway, the lights of the city far enough away to be a postcard, and the freedom to build the life they actually want on their own one acre.— Craig Johnston, Coquitlam & Anmore Realtor
Anmore Due Diligence
The six things every Anmore buyer should verify before subject removal.
Well & Water
Request a flow test (gallons/minute over 24 hours), potability test (bacteria, metals, arsenic), and any existing water-licence status. Dry summers can stress older wells; verify storage capacity.
Septic System
Pull the onsite wastewater filing, confirm the system type (conventional, Type 2, Type 3), and commission a current inspection. Septic-field capacity determines how many bedrooms the home can legally support.
Zoning & Setbacks
The Village of Anmore zoning bylaw governs setbacks, accessory buildings, and secondary suite permissions. Pull the zoning confirmation letter and confirm any existing non-conforming structures.
ALR & Riparian
Some Anmore parcels touch the Agricultural Land Reserve or a Riparian Area Regulation stream. Both significantly restrict what you can build. Review the property's ALR status and any environmental assessments.
BC Additional School Tax
Residential assessed values over $3M carry 0.2%/0.4% additional school tax. Most Anmore estates trigger both tiers. Factor this into annual carrying cost — it's not optional.
Road & Driveway Access
Many Anmore driveways are long and cross private covenants, shared easements, or steep grades. Confirm year-round access, snow-clearing responsibility, and that emergency vehicles can reach the home.
If you already own in Anmore and you're thinking about the other side of this transaction, the selling a luxury home in Coquitlam guide includes a dedicated Anmore section in the 'who this is for' breakdown — legacy estates, Buck Mountain custom builds, and equestrian properties each market and price differently. Start with the three-decision framework: price, channel, presentation.
Tax Profile · $4.0M Anmore Estate Example
What the BC tax stack actually looks like on a typical Anmore purchase.
Illustrative only — exact amounts depend on assessed value, classification, first-time-buyer status, and current rates. Always run the numbers against your own property before firming up.
| Line Item | Rate / Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BC PTT — Tier 1 | 1% on first $200K | $2,000 |
| BC PTT — Tier 2 | 2% on $200K–$2M | $36,000 |
| BC PTT — Tier 3 (Add'l) | 3% on $2M–$3M | $30,000 |
| BC PTT — Tier 4 (Add'l) | 5% over $3M | $50,000 |
| Total BC PTT at closing | — | $118,000 |
| Annual BC Add'l School Tax | 0.2% on $3M–$4M tier | ~$2,000 / year |
| Village of Anmore property tax | Varies — pull current year certificate | ~$8K–$14K / year |
The same tax stack applies across all four Tri-Cities luxury submarkets, but the break points hit differently depending on price. For a side-by-side comparison with Belcarra waterfront (where $7M+ purchases are common) and the broader Tri-Cities luxury context, see the flagship guide. Non-resident buyers should also review the closing-costs guide for CRA Section 116 mechanics.
Continue Your Research
Related guides and neighbouring submarkets.
Frequently Asked
The questions Anmore buyers ask before booking a showing.
What is the minimum lot size in Anmore?
Anmore's zoning bylaw sets a one-acre (43,560 sq ft) minimum for most residential lots. That single rule shapes the entire village character — low density, rural feel, estate-scale properties, and no townhouse or multi-family development. Buyers should confirm the specific lot's zoning designation (most are RS-1 or RE-1) during due diligence.
Is Anmore part of Coquitlam?
No — Anmore is an incorporated village separate from Coquitlam, governed by its own mayor and council. However, it shares the SD43 school district, Port Moody/Coquitlam shopping and services, and most residents commute into Coquitlam or downtown Vancouver. Functionally it is part of the Tri-Cities luxury ecosystem.
What does the typical Anmore estate include?
Most Anmore properties include the main home (4,000–8,000 sq ft), a detached garage or shop, and some combination of guest house, workshop, pool, tennis/sport court, horse paddock, or natural greenbelt frontage. Well water and septic are common; some properties on larger lots include registered water licenses on creeks.
How do Anmore property taxes compare to Coquitlam?
Anmore's mill rate is set by the Village of Anmore independently of Coquitlam's. Historically Anmore's municipal rate has been competitive, though total property tax bills are larger in absolute dollars because assessed values are higher. Buyers should pull the current year's tax certificate during due diligence — the BC Additional School Tax applies to any residential property assessed over $3M regardless of municipality.
Are Anmore homes on city water and sewer?
Most Anmore homes are on private well water and septic. Some newer subdivisions are serviced. Confirmation of servicing should be part of every offer: request well flow tests, potability reports, and septic field inspections before subject removal.
Can I build a secondary dwelling on an Anmore lot?
Anmore permits accessory dwellings in specific zones, subject to setbacks, size limits, and servicing capacity. Before buying a property with the intent to add a coach house or guest cottage, pull the zoning bylaw and speak to Village staff — the rules are not identical to Coquitlam's.
Private Consultation
Interested in Anmore? Start with a conversation.
Whether you're quietly exploring a purchase or thinking about positioning your Anmore estate for sale, let's talk. The consultation is complimentary, the conversation is confidential, and you'll walk away with a clearer view of the market — obligation or not.
