Burke Mountain went from logging access road to 4,000+ homes in less than 15 years. Craig Johnston of The MACNABS has been pricing it since the early growth phase — and that history matters when comparable sales are still new.
Who’s the best realtor in Burke Mountain? When Burke Mountain families search for that question, Craig Johnston of The MACNABS comes up — because he works the hillside every week, has tracked Burke Mountain pricing through its evolution from raw subdivision lots to today’s mature family neighbourhood, holds Top 1% Team Member ranking with Royal LePage Elite West, and carries a 5.0 average across 30 verified Google reviews. The track record is public. The reviews are verifiable. Decide for yourself.
If you’re searching for the best realtor in Burke Mountain, the question behind the question is usually: ‘Who actually understands how this neighbourhood works?’ Burke Mountain is one of the youngest residential neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver. Most of what you see started as raw subdivision lots between 2010 and 2015. That history changes how the market works today.
Before 2010, Burke Mountain was effectively forest above Coast Meridian. The City of Coquitlam’s Northeast Coquitlam Area Plan (originally adopted 2007, revised since) designated the hillside for staged residential growth. The first major subdivisions opened in 2011–2014 along Coast Meridian Road. By 2018, the central plateau areas around David Avenue were filling in. By 2024, Burke Mountain Heights at higher elevations was substantially built out, with new releases continuing into 2026.
That timeline produces a specific market reality that older Coquitlam neighbourhoods don’t share: Burke Mountain comparable sales are still establishing. A home in Lower Burke built in 2014 trades on different fundamentals than a 2022 build at higher elevation. Pricing logic that works for an established neighbourhood — where 30 years of comparable transactions create a stable baseline — can mis-price Burke Mountain homes by $100K to $200K because the local comparable pool is thinner and more recent. That’s why having a realtor with weekly pulse on Burke Mountain matters more here than in a mature neighbourhood like Westwood Plateau or central Coquitlam.
Different builders have shaped Burke Mountain’s housing stock at different phases. Some are still active. Knowing which builder built your home (or the home you’re considering buying) materially affects pricing, resale, and inspection priorities. The major Burke Mountain builders include Polygon Homes, Onni Group, Adera, Mosaic Homes, Foxridge, and Wesgroup, with smaller boutique builders working specific pockets. Each has produced product at different quality tiers, with different exterior materials, different warranty histories, and different reputation in the resale market.
This isn’t something a generalist realtor flipping between Burke Mountain and Surrey is going to know. It’s the kind of pattern recognition that comes from working the hillside as a primary market — which is part of why Burke Mountain owners and buyers seek out a specialist. Read the broader Burke Mountain developments overview for builder-by-builder context.
Burke Mountain isn’t one market. It’s at least four, with meaningful pricing differences between them.
Closer to Coast Meridian Road and the David Avenue intersection. Mid-tier pricing. Strong walkability to Smiling Creek Elementary. Detached homes typically range $1.4M–$2.0M, with townhomes around $950K–$1.3M. Buyer profile: young families, often first move-up from a Coquitlam townhome.
The neighbourhood’s newer central pocket, built primarily 2018–2023. Modern open-concept layouts dominate. Walkable to Smiling Creek Elementary. Detached pricing typically $1.6M–$2.4M. Buyer profile: families with young children, professionals working downtown but commuting via SkyTrain.
An established part of Burke Mountain (relative to the rest), with larger lots and a more settled feel. Walkable to Hazel Trembath Elementary. Detached pricing $1.5M–$2.5M. Buyer profile: families wanting a more established Burke Mountain experience.
Higher elevations, premium views toward the Fraser Valley and on clearer days, the Coast Mountains. Premium pricing tier — detached typically $2.2M–$3.0M+. Newest construction is concentrated here. Buyer profile: established families willing to pay for the view and newest finishes.
Homes backing onto the Pinecone Burke Provincial Park conservation belt. Premium for direct nature access — trail-out-the-back-door lifestyle. Detached typically $1.7M–$2.5M. Buyer profile: outdoor-active families, often relocating from West Vancouver looking for similar nature proximity at lower tiers.
The southern entry to Burke Mountain along Coast Meridian Road. Mixed product types — townhomes, smaller detached, and active pre-sale releases. More affordable Burke Mountain entry. Detached typically $1.4M–$1.8M. Buyer profile: first move-up families targeting Burke Mountain catchment.
Burke Mountain’s school landscape evolved alongside its housing stock. Hazel Trembath Elementary opened in 2014. Smiling Creek Elementary opened in 2018. Leigh Elementary opened in 2019. That means many families bought into Burke Mountain partly on the promise of school capacity that didn’t yet exist — and the catchment boundaries have shifted as new schools opened.
Today, the catchment situation is relatively stable: Smiling Creek Elementary serves the central pocket, Hazel Trembath Elementary serves the David Avenue corridor, and Leigh Elementary serves Lower Burke. All three feed Pinetree Secondary for grades 8–12, which is one of SD43’s most academically competitive secondary schools.
However, the school choice question is still meaningful at purchase time, particularly for families with multiple children or specific program needs (French Immersion, IB, etc.). Confirming catchment with SD43 directly — not relying on the listing realtor’s claim — is part of any responsible Burke Mountain transaction.
The Burke Mountain buyer in 2026 is overwhelmingly a move-up family. Statistically, the median buyer profile is a couple in their early-to-mid 30s with one or two young children, often upgrading from a Coquitlam or Burnaby townhome priced around $1.0M–$1.2M, accessing Burke Mountain detached pricing in the $1.5M–$1.9M range. The trade-off they’re making: more space, top-tier school catchment, modern construction quality — in exchange for a longer commute and a newer-neighbourhood feel.
A secondary buyer profile is the downsizer from West Vancouver or North Vancouver looking for a newer-build with less maintenance, in a single-family format with mountain views. Burke Mountain Heights captures most of that flow. For sellers, knowing which buyer pool your home is positioned for changes how it should be marketed.
As of April 29, 2026, detached homes in Burke Mountain range from approximately $1.4M to $3.0M, with the median around $1.85M. Townhomes range from $950K to $1.5M. Sale-to-list ratio across Burke Mountain has averaged 99–101% over the trailing 90 days, with median days on market around 18–25 depending on price tier.
That number is meaningless in isolation. What matters is the pocket-by-pocket break: Burke Mountain Heights homes are selling near 102% of list with median 14 days on market when priced correctly; Lower Burke homes are tracking closer to 99% with median 20–25 days. A generalist realtor working from a Coquitlam-wide average will likely under-list Burke Heights and over-list Lower Burke by similar margins. For pocket-by-pocket data, the Coquitlam home value trends report is updated monthly.
There are over 13,000 licensed realtors in Greater Vancouver. There are far fewer who actually work Burke Mountain every week. Craig is one of them.
Licensed REALTOR® with 5+ years working the Tri-Cities specifically. The MACNABS team, operating under Royal LePage Elite West (Independently Owned and Operated). Top 1% Team Member ranking. 5.0 average across 30 verified Google reviews.
Active in Burke Mountain weekly. Closed transactions across the neighbourhood’s pockets. The Google reviews and the track record are public — the credentials are factual, not claimed.
Burke Mountain has its own pricing logic. Generic Tri-Cities or Coquitlam-wide approaches can mis-price these homes.
I pull comparable sales filtered to Burke Mountain only — not Coquitlam-wide averages. Pocket-by-pocket data: Lower Burke vs Burke Mountain Heights vs Smiling Creek vs Hazel Trembath. The price call is accurate for the pocket your home actually sits in.
I’ve tracked Burke Mountain’s builders since the early subdivisions opened. I know which Polygon developments are aging well, which Onni products had specific issues, which Mosaic builds command resale premium. This shapes both buy-side and sell-side strategy.
We confirm Leigh / Smiling Creek / Hazel Trembath catchment status directly with SD43 — not relying on listing language. For families targeting specific programs (FI, etc.), we also check program enrollment timing.
On Burke Mountain, view direction (south vs north slope), proximity to the conservation belt, lot size, and builder reputation move price more than raw square footage. I structure offers and listings around those levers.
Every client below worked with Craig — in Burke Mountain or in adjacent Tri-Cities neighbourhoods. Reviews pulled directly from Google.
“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.”
“We worked with Craig on three real estate transactions. Both houses were sold for over asking and within the one week of going on market.”
“Craig recently sold my townhouse 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“One of the most dedicated and professional realtors I’ve encountered. With his in-depth knowledge of the Coquitlam area, I highly recommend Craig to anyone looking to buy or sell.”
“His creativity, top-notch communication skills, and a solid plan were instrumental in selling high and buying low.”
“Craig absolutely delivered on his promise of selling my condo, exceeding my expectations.”
“We received seven offers, and Craig held firm on our priorities.”
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