Pricing FAQ

What's the average home price in Coquitlam?

Updated April 20, 2026 · Craig Johnston, REALTOR® · The Macnabs

Averages tell you a direction, not a destination. Here's what Coquitlam homes actually cost by product type and neighbourhood in 2026 — plus why the average is the least useful number.

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The practical lens I apply to every Coquitlam client decision.

Coquitlam coverage
All corridors
Burke Mountain, Plateau, Burquitlam, PoCo, Tri-Cities.
Client orientation
Buyer + seller
Full representation — buy, sell, upsize, downsize.
Written pricing
Every time
Expect written rationale, not verbal suggestions.
Response time
Same day
Most inquiries answered within business hours.
Live Numbers

Coquitlam market snapshot — Q2 2026

Coquitlam runs multiple markets inside one municipal boundary. Here's the combined picture — with specific submarket overlays where they matter.

Median sold (all types)
$1.275M
Q1 2026 Coquitlam blend
Median detached sold
$1.84M
GVR HPI benchmark, Coquitlam
Median townhome sold
$1.02M
Q1 2026 Coquitlam blend
Median condo sold
$685,000
Q1 2026 Coquitlam blend
Avg DOM (all types)
43 days
Coquitlam-wide
Active listings
~543
April 2026 total Coquitlam
Source: REBGV / GVR monthly statistics, Coquitlam filter, April 2026.
Recent Results

Representative recent Coquitlam sales

Addresses withheld at clients' request. These are real ranges and velocities across Coquitlam's three main property types.

Coquitlam · Condo
2-bed Burquitlam condo near SkyTrain
List: $699,000
Sold: $695,000
DOM: 14 days
Ratio: 99.4%
Specs: 2 bed · 2 bath · 870 sqft · 2019 build · 3 min walk Burquitlam Stn
Priced correctly against 4 stale listings in the same tower — didn't chase the stuck asks. Showings in the first weekend produced the winning offer.
Coquitlam · Townhome
3-bed Westwood townhome with finished basement
List: $1,049,000
Sold: $1,035,000
DOM: 26 days
Ratio: 98.7%
Specs: 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,720 sqft + finished basement · 2014 build
Staged basement as legal suite candidate — spoke to investors and families who wanted mortgage-helper income. Broadened buyer pool 30%+.
Coquitlam · Detached
Renovated 4-bed on a quiet Central Coquitlam street
List: $1,895,000
Sold: $1,870,000
DOM: 31 days
Ratio: 98.7%
Specs: 4 bed · 3 bath · 3,050 sqft · 7,200 sqft lot · 1988 build · 2022 renovation
Photographed with pre-inspection docs and renovation permits in the listing package. Eliminated the 'what's behind the walls' objection that kills this price tier.
Deep context

The expert context on Average Home Price In

If you're reading this page, you're probably in one of three places on the decision: (1) still scoping whether this is even the right move, (2) close to writing but need a final reality check, or (3) already committed and looking for execution detail. Each needs a different answer. The rest of this page is written for all three — scope-stage readers should skim, execution-stage readers should read every paragraph. My goal on every Coquitlam decision I help clients navigate is to make sure the written plan survives the week-of-closing stress test. Most plans don't.

The specific question behind Average Home Price In usually comes up in the same three contexts: a first-time decision where the buyer is learning the Coquitlam market for the first time, a mid-life decision where the buyer has bought before but hasn't bought here, or a coordinated decision where this is one piece of a larger sell-then-buy sequence. Each context changes the right answer. The same question — 'should I do X?' — has different right answers depending on whether you're stretching or optimizing.

What I push back on most often is the assumption that more time, more looking, or more comparing will automatically produce a better decision. It usually doesn't. Decisions improve when the criteria get sharper, not when the search widens. I'd rather help a family narrow from 'anywhere in Coquitlam' to 'three catchments within a 15-minute SkyTrain commute with townhome stock post-2010' than add five more listings to an already-overwhelming tour calendar. Criteria-sharpening is the job. Take a look at the buyer resource hub or the neighbourhood hub — both are designed to sharpen criteria, not widen searches.

The honest answer on Average Home Price In: most of the confusion I see doesn't come from missing information. It comes from missing framework. Once the framework is clear — what you actually need, what you're willing to trade, what the market is offering right now — the answer usually lands in 10-15 minutes on a call, not 10-15 hours of reading. If that framework conversation would be useful, book 20 minutes and we'll cut through it.

The 3 questions that sharpen every Coquitlam decision
1
What's the fixed constraint?
Commute ceiling, school need, carrying-cost cap. Fix these first — everything else is a variable.
2
What's the trade you're willing to make?
Older home for better lot? Newer build for smaller interior? Name the trade-off in writing.
3
What's the timing lever?
Are you flexible on possession? Subject-removal window? These are the levers that win competitive bids.

The quick number

The single-city 'average' is misleading because it blends a $600K condo with a $3M Westwood view home. The useful number is the benchmark for your product type in your target neighbourhood. I'll give you both in this piece.

For the current market context, see the latest month's recap linked below.

Detached: Wide range. Neighbourhood drives more than city.
Townhome: Tighter range. Strata condition critical.
Condo: Age and building quality dominate price.
What's the average home price in Coquitlam?

Approximate Coquitlam price bands (2026)

Detached

Range broad. Entry-level from mid-$1Ms in older pockets; luxury above $3M in Westwood Plateau / Heritage.

Townhome

Most Coquitlam townhome trades in the $900K–$1.4M band.

Condo

$450K–$800K covers most 1–2 bed product; larger/newer premium above.

Luxury

$3M+ concentrated in Westwood Plateau and select Burke / Heritage addresses.

What drives price beyond 'average'

Neighbourhood

Burke vs Burquitlam can be a 30%+ delta at equal size.

Condition

Updated vs original — 15–25% spread on identical layouts.

Lot

Flat, usable lots command premiums. View lots more.

School catchment

Measurable effect on family-focused product.

Strata health

For townhomes and condos, the biggest single lever.

See current market data

For the most recent numbers read May 2026 market update and April 2026.

For the broader picture, the Coquitlam Real Estate Guide covers year-over-year trends.

What's the average home price in Coquitlam?

What actually matters for your purchase

The average doesn't matter — your target product in your target neighbourhood matters. Tell me what you're buying and where, and I'll give you the benchmark number for that specific combination.

Most buyers overweight the average and underweight the comparables. Reverse that and you'll make better offers.

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May 2026 market update

May 2026 market update

Current numbers.

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Affordability math

Affordability math

What you can qualify for.

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Coquitlam market guide

Coquitlam market guide

Year-over-year trends.

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Related questions

Is Coquitlam cheaper than Burnaby?

Usually, yes — especially for detached. Condos and townhomes vary by specific pocket.

Where's the most expensive Coquitlam neighbourhood?

Westwood Plateau view blocks and premium Heritage Mountain addresses.

Where's the most affordable?

Older condo stock central and parts of the Port Coquitlam border for detached.

Do prices change much year-over-year?

In Coquitlam, yes — the corridor has been one of the more volatile Metro pockets historically.

What's the average home price in Coquitlam?

Still have questions?

I answer these kinds of questions every day. A 15-minute call usually resolves it.

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More pricing context

The full market frame.

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Questions We Get Most

More questions — what buyers and sellers actually ask

These are the long-tail questions that come up in consultations. If yours isn't here, send it over — I'll answer directly.

What is the average home price in Coquitlam right now? +
As of Q1 2026: $1.275M median all types combined. Detached $1.84M. Townhome $1.02M. Condo $685k. Varies significantly by submarket — Burke Mountain detached is $1.74M while Central Coquitlam can be $1.3M for older inventory.
Is Coquitlam a good place to buy in 2026? +
Yes — strong 5–7 year positioning. Two SkyTrain stations operational, aggressive TOD rezoning, SD43 schools in BC's top tier, 15–25% below Vancouver West comparables. Risks: condo oversupply in Burquitlam 2026–2028; softening in upper luxury tier.
Coquitlam vs Port Moody vs Port Coquitlam — which is better? +
Coquitlam: widest selection, 3 SkyTrain stations, largest inventory. Port Moody: smaller, arts-and-brewery identity, higher $/ft, better core walkability. Port Coquitlam: $100–200k cheaper on equivalent property, more detached for money, fewer transit options. Selection / lifestyle / value.
How much do I need to afford a home in Coquitlam? +
At current rates (~5.3% insured 5-yr fixed April 2026): $1M home, 20% down = ~$180k household income. $1.5M = ~$260k. $2M = ~$340k + down. Carry cost on $1.5M detached = $6,800–$7,400/mo incl. tax/strata/insurance. Stress-test your number with the affordability calculator.
Is it better to buy a condo, townhome, or detached in Coquitlam? +
Depends on financial + life stage. Condo: low entry ($685k), low maintenance, highest liquidity. Townhome: middle ($1.02M), good family fit. Detached: highest ($1.84M), lowest strata, best historical appreciation. Aligns with 5-year plan, not lifestyle preference.
Who is the best realtor in Coquitlam? +
No single 'best' — top agents win on different dimensions (volume, neighbourhood depth, luxury specialty, team resources). My positioning: I work Coquitlam as one connected market — Burke Mountain + Westwood Plateau + Heritage + Anmore/Belcarra + condos/townhomes. If your transaction spans submarkets or property types, you get one agent for the whole arc. Interview 2–3.
The Difference

Why work with Craig across Coquitlam

01
Pan-submarket experience
Coquitlam is not one market — it's Burquitlam, Westwood Plateau, Burke Mountain, Central Coquitlam, Coquitlam Centre, Eagle Ridge, Westwood, Maillardville. Each has its own price band, buyer pool, and demand driver. I work all of them and can tell you not just 'what's your home worth' but 'which submarket is your next home really in.'
02
Property-type transitions handled in-house
Downsizing detached → townhome → condo, or upsizing the other direction, is where most commissions get split across two agents. I coordinate both sides — timing, financing bridges, concurrent subjects — with one file, one communication line.
03
I live here and I stay current
I live in Coquitlam. I walk these streets. I know which buildings just got new roofs, which strata just voted on a special assessment, which schools are catchment-changing next September. That current-state knowledge is what separates negotiating from stalling.
About Craig
Craig Johnston, Coquitlam REALTOR

Craig Johnston

Licensed REALTOR® · Coquitlam & the Tri-Cities · The Macnabs

I have spent the last 5+ years helping Coquitlam move-up buyers and sellers get from where they are to where they want to be — without the panic of owning two homes at once or selling under value. I work the Tri-Cities every day: Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Heritage Mountain, and the rest of Coquitlam’s move-up neighbourhoods.

If you want a straight read on your timing, pricing, or move-up strategy, the fastest next step is a short call.

SpecialtyMove-up sellers & upsizers
CoverageCoquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam
Experience5+ years serving Coquitlam families
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From Craig

“I operate the way I'd want a Realtor to work with my own family — written advice, honest trade-offs, and no hedging on the hard questions.”

Craig Johnston, REALTOR®
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REALTOR® · The Macnabs
Why Craig for this decision

The four pillars I run every file on

Licensed REALTOR® with The Macnabs. Tri-Cities-fluent, written-advice-first. Here's how I work any client file that lands on this page.

Start with a free Equity Map Call 604-202-6092
Local resident
Lives and works in the Tri-Cities; kids in SD43.
Written positions
Pricing, negotiation, and disclosure in writing — never verbal-only.
Full representation
Equally strong on buy-side and sell-side; no part-time bias.
Same-day response
You won't be waiting a week for a callback.
Next steps

Three ways to take the next step — pick the one that fits.

If you're just exploring
Book a Strategy Call
No pitch. Just scope your options and walk away with a written next-step plan.
If you're actively shopping
Set up a custom search
Matched to your criteria with written comparable-sold data on every showing.
If you need an answer now
Call 604-202-6092
Same-day response during business hours. Tri-Cities local line.
Why people stay here

The lifestyle behind the numbers

Lifestyle companion
Hikes & Trails — Tri-Cities
Ten trails that shape weekly life here — Crunch, Buntzen, Diez Vistas, Pinecone Burke.
Lifestyle companion
Brewers Row
Port Moody brewery mile — seven breweries, one walkable kilometre.
Lifestyle companion
Belcarra Walks — Admiralty Point, Jug Island
The three classic Belcarra shoreline walks, mapped.

How I actually work with you

A five-step process built around clarity, strategy, and no-surprise execution — whether you're buying your first home or selling a property you've owned for twenty years.

  1. 01

    Evaluate — where you actually stand

    We start with a real conversation about your goals, timeline, and numbers. I'll pull current comps, assess your buying power or home's true market value, and tell you exactly what the data says — not what you want to hear.

  2. 02

    Strategize — a plan built for your situation

    I build a written strategy around your priorities: target neighbourhoods, pricing strategy, timeline, financing structure, and the trade-offs at each decision point. Every recommendation comes with a reason.

  3. 03

    Prepare — listings, offers, and due diligence

    For sellers: pre-list prep, staging direction, pro photography, and a pricing framework that draws interest without leaving money on the table. For buyers: offer structure, subject clauses, and the due-diligence checklist for every property that matters.

  4. 04

    Negotiate — protecting your position

    This is where experience pays for itself. I negotiate price, terms, subjects, deposit, completion dates, and the small details that don't show up in listings but decide whether a deal closes well or falls apart.

  5. 05

    Close — and stay with you after

    From subject removal through completion and possession, I coordinate with lawyers, lenders, inspectors, and trades so nothing drops. After closing, I stay in your corner for everything from tax-assessment appeals to the next move.

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Frequently asked

Tri-Cities real estate — quick answers

The short, honest version. Every answer here is what I'd tell you on a call — no fluff, no generic listing-agent talk.

Is the Coquitlam real estate market strong right now?
The Tri-Cities has held premium better than most Metro Vancouver sub-markets through the 2023-2025 cycle. Entering 2026, the story is: tight supply in detached across Burke Mountain, Heritage Mountain, and Westwood Plateau; closer to balanced in townhomes and condos. Specifics on a call.
Who's the best realtor in Coquitlam?
Every realtor answers this question the same way. The better question is: who's the best realtor for this specific search — move-up, first-time, Burke Mountain, Heritage Mountain, estate property, presale condo, relocation. The right answer is the one who can describe this neighbourhood without opening the listing.
What schools are in this area?
SD43 (Coquitlam School District) runs every public school in Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Anmore, and Belcarra. Catchments are specific and assignments change — always pull the catchment before writing an offer. SD43 catchment lookup.
How's the commute from here?
Evergreen Line of the Millennium SkyTrain links Coquitlam Central, Lincoln, Burquitlam, Moody Centre, and Inlet Centre — Coquitlam Central to Burrard is ~35 minutes. West Coast Express runs commuter-hours only and is ~35 minutes to Waterfront. Driving to downtown Vancouver is 35-60 minutes depending on time and route.
How do I book a call with Craig?
Get your free Coquitlam home valuation — no pressure. You'll leave with a clearer read on the current Tri-Cities market whether or not we end up working together.
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Pick your lane

Buying or selling in Coquitlam? Start where it hurts least.

Most people lose money because they read generic advice and act on it. The pages below are the opposite — Coquitlam-specific, opinionated, and built from real transactions. Pick the lane that fits the move you're actually making.

If you're buying
If you're selling
Still deciding

No hedging. No "it depends." If a page above contradicts what another agent told you, ask them to cite their source — every number on this site is checkable.

Deeper reads

More in this series

The resources below go deeper on the same topic. If you’re piecing together a full picture, these are the next logical reads.

Authority Sources & Local Resources

Verify everything — the sources behind this page

Every number on this page sources back to one of the authorities below. Greater Vancouver REALTORS® for monthly sales and Home Price Index. BC Assessment for assessed values. BCFSA for regulatory context. Cross-check anything — if a number here ever drifts from the source, the source wins.

Municipal & Transit
Health
Schools
Real Estate Authorities

External links open in a new tab. The Macnabs is not affiliated with these organizations — they are cited as independent authorities. Any time a number on this page differs from the authority, the authority wins.

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The Coquitlam Move-Up Tax Trap

The $40,000 most Tri-Cities move-up families leave on the table — capital gains, principal residence exemption, and PTT timing. No sales pitch. Just the math, the dates, and the traps I see Monday-to-Friday.

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What Coquitlam clients actually say after working with Craig

Real reviews pulled from Google. No paid placements. No curated-only-positives. Every client below closed with Craig — most sold over asking, several within a week.

★★★★★

“Craig sold my property in just 6 days. After receiving one offer, he quickly reconnected with all the other realtors who had viewed the property, and before I knew it, we had multiple offers — all over asking price. Craig didn’t stop there; he negotiated even better terms for me.”

Heather Fox
Sold with Craig · Over asking, 6 days
★★★★★

“We worked with Craig on three real estate transactions. In all cases he was extremely professional and efficient. In the case of the two sales, both houses were sold for over asking and within the one week of going on market. Craig analyzed the market accurately and advised on a selling price that was fair and saleable.”

Ann English
3 transactions · 2 sold over asking in a week
★★★★★

“Craig recently sold my townhouse in West Vancouver in less than 6 days for over asking price. Craig is one of the most prolific and highly motivated realtors I have seen in the Realty business, and I have extensive experience buying and selling properties of all sorts.”

Riverplate Equities
West Vancouver townhouse · Over asking, 6 days
★★★★★

“We consider ourselves lucky to be able to work with Craig over the last 5 years, over multiple transactions. He is a professional who is guided by integrity, honesty, and punctuality. Craig is a seasoned and well-informed realtor who will be a great asset on any real estate journey.”

Jaeyoung Joo
Google Local Guide · 5 years, multiple transactions
★★★★★

“As first-time home buyers, we had a myriad of concerns. Craig immediately put us at ease by taking the time to address each of our questions thoroughly and patiently. At no point did I feel pressured or rushed into making a decision. Instead, Craig empowered us with all the facts and options.”

Jeff Kwok
First-time buyers
★★★★★

“One of the most dedicated and professional realtors I’ve encountered. No matter the value of the property, Craig puts great care into preparing high-quality marketing content. With his in-depth knowledge of the Coquitlam area, I highly recommend Craig to anyone looking to buy or sell.”

Allan Liang
Coquitlam specialist
★★★★★

“His creativity, top-notch communication skills, and a solid plan were instrumental in selling high and buying low. His foresight in negotiation skills, predicting outcomes before they happened, truly set him apart. A remarkable professional who exceeded expectations.”

Matdori
Google Local Guide · Sold high, bought low
★★★★★

“Craig absolutely delivered on his promise of selling my condo, exceeding my expectations. A++ communications and he kept me informed and educated every single step of the way. Rock solid performance and a very quick above asking sale, I am beyond grateful.”

Rich & Andrew
Condo sold over asking
★★★★★

“We were referred to Craig by a friend and knew from day one we were in great hands. The marketing was outstanding — we received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities. When we re-listed in January, it sold in three days at the price we wanted, and he went on to find us an off-market buy in Vernon.”

Jim Turnbull
7 offers · Sold at target price · Off-market buy in Vernon
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More on Coquitlam Market Data

Keep Digging

Craig writes the Tri-Cities coverage most realtors won't. Every page below is built on the same ground-truth data and the same negotiation playbook Craig uses for every client.

Coquitlam Market Data hub → Coquitlam homes for sale (hub) Coquitlam condos for sale Coquitlam townhomes for sale Coquitlam luxury homes Home value by neighbourhood Home value trends Coquitlam property tax rate Market update May 2026
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Who this is for

Three kinds of people get the most out of this page.

Tri-Cities buyers + sellers at every price point

From $600K condos to $3M+ estate homes, Craig runs the same protocol. The scale changes, the discipline doesn't.

Move-up + move-down in a single file

Most of Craig's business is dependent transactions. The orchestration is the edge.

First-time and 5th-time clients equally

The playbook flexes to your stage.

Craig Johnston, Coquitlam REALTOR®
Craig's take
"Coquitlam has changed more in the last five years than in the previous twenty. The playbook that worked in 2020 doesn't in 2026. Run current data or don't run it."
— Craig Johnston, REALTOR®, The Macnabs
The five-step protocol

Every Craig file runs on the same five steps. No exceptions, no improvisation.

Whether you're a first-time buyer at $850K or a luxury seller at $4.2M, the sequence is identical. The scale changes. The discipline doesn't.

01
Frame the file

Your numbers, your timeline, your non-negotiables, your trade-offs — written down before we pick any houses or pick any comps.

02
Run the market

Current supply, current absorption, current days-on-market, current buyer pool — per neighbourhood, per property type, not 'Metro Vancouver' averages.

03
Lock the strategy

Target neighbourhoods, target price band, target timeline, target offer structure. Written. Agreed.

04
Execute on offer / list

Whether buying or selling, the offer / listing is engineered — structure, contingencies, comps, pricing logic — not improvised.

05
Close + follow-through

Conditions, completion, possession, and the six-month check-in. Most agents stop at keys. Craig doesn't.

Ready to talk?

Twenty minutes with Craig is worth a week of internet research.

No pitch, no pressure. Just your numbers, your options, and the next move that's actually right for you.

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Answers Craig gives

The three questions people ask Craig most on this topic.

Is Coquitlam a good investment right now?

Yes, for the right buyer with the right hold horizon. The under-$1.8M segment is the most interesting for 2026. Craig's current-quarter brief has the specifics.

Where's the value in Coquitlam in 2026?

Port Coquitlam price-to-livability, Westwood for commuters, Burke for families with schools, Heritage for buy-and-hold. Different answers for different buyers.

Who should I work with?

Interview three, pick the one who can actually run your specific transaction. Craig is happy to be one of the three.

What to read next

Pick the next step in Craig's Coquitlam playbook.

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Work with Craig

Every Coquitlam move runs on the same five-step protocol.

Born in the Tri-Cities. Lived on Burke Mountain for 9+ years. Top 2% Nationwide Team. Craig runs every file — move-up, first-time, seller, investor — through the same repeatable playbook so nothing gets improvised at your expense. Start with the 20-minute fit call or the equity map. No pitch, no pressure, just your numbers and your options.

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